911 emergency system.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
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Overview
Senate Bill 985, the ‘Fix 911 Act,’ requires the Office of Emergency Services to provide quarterly reports to the California Legislature on the progress and funding related to the state’s Next Generation 911 emergency communication system, which includes text-to-911 service. These reports will detail challenges, proposed solutions, and the implementation timeline. The bill also mandates the Office of Emergency Services to share information with relevant legislative committees and the Legislative Analyst’s Office.
Key provisions
- Requires the Office of Emergency Services to submit quarterly reports on the Next Generation 911 system.
- The reports must detail progress, challenges, and funding spent on the system.
- The system should incorporate shared infrastructure with other public safety networks.
- The reports must include recommendations from the State 911 Advisory Board and the Office’s response to those recommendations.
- Reports must be submitted to multiple legislative committees and the Legislative Analyst’s Office.
- Reporting continues until the Next Generation 911 system is fully implemented and the legacy system is decommissioned.
Who is affected
- The Office of Emergency Services
- The California Legislature
- The State 911 Advisory Board
- The Legislative Analyst’s Office
- Citizens of California (through improved 911 services)
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