HB 212 — AN ACT relating to the mental health of first responders.

Summary

Amend KRS 95A.292 to allow rescue squad members to participate in the Alan "Chip" Terry Professional Development and Wellness Program; and create a new section of KRS Chapter 39F to direct the Division of Emergency Management and the Kentucky Fire Commission to enter into an agreement to ensure that rescue squad members have access to the program.

Bill Text

Compared against the Kentucky Revised Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill amends existing law to establish additional provisions for the Alan 'Chip' Terry Professional Development and Wellness Program, including funding stipulations and the definition of leave for first responders following critical incidents.

• KRS 95A.292

  (3) The program shall: → (3) The program shall:

  No change in meaning, just a formatting update.

• KRS 95A.292

  the firefighter's → a firefighter or rescue squad member's

  Clarifies that the privilege of communications applies to both firefighters and rescue squad members.

• KRS 95A.292

  (7) (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection, → (7) (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection,

  No change in meaning, just a formatting update.

• KRS 95A.292

  (9) (a) For the purposes of this subsection, → (9)[(7)] (a) For the purposes of this subsection,

  Amends the subsection numbering for clarity and consistency.

• KRS 95A.292

  upon: (1) The completion of that firefighter's or rescue squad member's shift encompassing the critical incident, or when all necessary administrative procedures relating to a critical incident have been completed; and (2) The firefighter or rescue squad member informs his or her supervisor. → upon: 1. The completion of that firefighter or rescue squad member's shift encompassing the critical incident, or when all necessary administrative procedures relating to a critical incident have been completed; and 2. The firefighter or rescue squad member informs his or her supervisor.

  Clarifies the conditions under which leave may commence.

• KRS 39F.010

  The division shall enter into an agreement with the Kentucky Fire Commission to provide rescue squad members with access to programs under Section 1 of this Act.

  Establishes a requirement for an agreement between the division and the Kentucky Fire Commission.

• KRS 95A.292

  (8) (a) There is hereby established in the State Treasury a restricted fund to be known as the professional and volunteer firefighters Professional Development and Wellness Program fund. → (8)[(6)] (a) There is hereby established in the State Treasury a restricted fund to be known as the professional and volunteer firefighters professional development and wellness program fund.

  Corrects capitalization for consistency in naming the fund.

Action History

1. February 28, 2024

   to Committee on Committees (S)

2. February 28, 2024

   received in Senate

3. February 27, 2024

   3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Floor Amendment (1)

4. February 23, 2024

   posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 26, 2024

5. February 12, 2024

   floor amendment (1) filed

6. February 09, 2024

   2nd reading, to Rules

7. February 08, 2024

   reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

8. February 07, 2024

   to State Government (H)

9. January 09, 2024

   to Committee on Committees (H)

10. January 09, 2024

    introduced in House

Sponsors

• Bill Wesley · Primary
• Chad Aull · Primary
• Kim Banta · Primary
• Jared Bauman · Primary
• John Blanton · Primary
• Adam Bowling · Primary
• Steve Bratcher · Primary
• George Brown Jr. · Primary
• Emily Callaway · Primary
• Josh Calloway · Primary
• Beverly Chester-Burton · Primary
• Stephanie Dietz · Primary
• Myron Dossett · Primary
• Ryan Dotson · Primary
• Robert Duvall · Primary
• Daniel Fister · Primary
• Patrick Flannery · Primary
• Chris Freeland · Primary
• Chris Fugate · Primary
• Al Gentry · Primary
• David Hale · Primary
• R. Heath · Primary
• John Hodgson · Primary
• Thomas Huff · Primary
• Kevin Jackson · Primary
• DJ Johnson · Primary
• William Lawrence · Primary
• Matt Lockett · Primary
• Bobby McCool · Primary
• Shawn McPherson · Primary
• Kimberly Poore Moser · Primary
• R. Palumbo · Primary
• Steve Rawlings · Primary
• Rachel Roarx · Primary
• Scott Sharp · Primary
• Tom Smith · Primary
• Ashley Tackett Laferty · Primary
• Nancy Tate · Primary
• Walker Thomas · Primary
• Timmy Truett · Primary
• Wade Williams · Primary
• Nick Wilson · Primary
• T.J. Roberts · Primary
• Steve Bratcher · Primary

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