Louisiana HB942 expands the definition of "first responder" to include public works employees.
Louisiana HB942 amends the definition of "first responder" to include state, parish, or municipal employees whose primary duties involve public infrastructure operations, maintenance, or repair. These employees are recognized as essential emergency response personnel and can be integrated into emergency preparedness training, exercises, and planning activities coordinated by the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and local emergency management agencies.
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