HB 2287-S - DIGEST
(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/15/16)

Establishes the Travis alert act.

Requires the department of health, in collaboration with the department of social and health services, the Washington state patrol, the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, and the superintendent of public instruction, to design a training program that will familiarize first responders and 911 personnel with the techniques for best handling situations in which persons with disabilities are present at the scene of an emergency.

Requires the adjutant general, through the state enhanced 911 coordinator, and in collaboration with the department of health, the department of social and health services, the Washington state patrol, the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, and other individuals and entities at the discretion of the adjutant general, to assess the resources, capabilities, and procedures available or required in order to include as part of the enhanced 911 emergency service the ability to allow an immediate display on the screen indicating that a person with a disability may be present at the scene of an emergency.