Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR429: A Resolution recognizing the week of April 12 through 18, 2026, as "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" in Pennsylvania in honor of those whose diligence and professionalism keep our communities and residents safe.
Status: In committee, March 11, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing the week of April 12 through 18, 2026, as "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" in Pennsylvania in honor of those whose diligence and professionalism keep our communities and residents safe.
From the introduced text, March 11, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing the week of April 12 through 18, 2026, as "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" in Pennsylvania in honor of those whose diligence and professionalism keep our communities and residents safe. WHEREAS, Emergencies that require emergency medical services, fire and rescue or police assistance can occur at any time; and WHEREAS, The prompt response of emergency medical personnel, fire and rescue personnel and police officers is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property when an emergency occurs; and WHEREAS, The three-digit number "9-1-1" has been designated as the universal emergency number for citizens of the United States and residents of this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, The safety of our emergency medical services personnel, firefighters and police officers is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from residents who call 911 communications centers; and WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators, also known as 911 dispatchers, are the first and most critical contact residents have with emergency services; and WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators are the single vital link for our emergency medical services personnel, firefighters and police officers by monitoring their activities through radio communication, providing them information and ensuring their safety; and WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators at 911 communications centers across this Commonwealth are an important part of the emergency services team which provides medical care to …
Sponsors
- Craig Staats (R, 145) · primary sponsor
- Shelby Labs (R, 143)
- Kathleen Tomlinson (R, 18)
- Joseph Hogan (R, 142)
- Kristin Marcell (R, 178)
- Brenda Pugh (R, 120)
- Carol Kazeem (D, 159)
- Timothy Brennan (D, 29)
- Tina Pickett (R, 110)
- Martin Causer (R, 67)
- Lisa Borowski (D, 168)
- Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
Latest actions
- : Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, March 11, 2026
Subjects: Health facilities: nursing homes
Common questions
- What is HR429?
- HR429 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing the week of April 12 through 18, 2026, as "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" in Pennsylvania in honor of those whose diligence and professionalism keep our communities and residents safe.
- What does HR429 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the week of April 12 through 18, 2026, as "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" in Pennsylvania in honor of those whose diligence and professionalism keep our communities and residents safe.
- What is the status of HR429?
- In committee as of March 11, 2026. Latest action: Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, March 11, 2026 (March 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR429?
- Craig Staats (R, 145), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR429?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr429
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