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ACR 31

Relative to California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 66 co-sponsors

California designates an annual "Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" to honor emergency dispatchers and 911 call-takers for their critical emergency response work.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 63, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · ACR 31

Legislative bill overview

ACR 31 is a ceremonial resolution that designates a specific week in California as "Public Safety Telecommunicators Week." The bill recognizes and honors the work of emergency dispatchers and call-takers who manage 911 calls and coordinate emergency response services. It has already been enacted into law as of May 20, 2025.

Why is this important

Public safety telecommunicators are first responders who handle emergency calls under stressful conditions, yet their contributions are often overlooked compared to police, fire, and medical personnel. This designation increases public awareness and acknowledgment of their critical role in emergency response systems. Recognizing these workers can improve morale and potentially support recruitment and retention in a field with high burnout rates.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited practical impact: Ceremonial resolutions do not allocate funding or create substantive policy changes, so critics may view this as symbolic gesture without material support for telecommunicators
  • Resource allocation priorities: Some may argue that if policymakers want to meaningfully support this workforce, they should instead focus on bills addressing wages, staffing levels, mental health resources, or working conditions
  • Scope of recognition: The bill recognizes one specific occupational group; similar requests for other underappreciated public sector workers could follow

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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