Bill Summaries: H 1064 REQ. IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXT/SMS 911 FOR PSAPS.

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Bill H 1064 (2017-2018)

Summary date: May 31 2018 - View Summary

Enacts new GS 143B-1417 to require a PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point) with the ability to receive text or SMS messages to use text or SMS messages as a way for a person to request emergency assistance. Effective October 1, 2018.

Appropriates from the General Fund $65,000 in recurring funds to the Department of Information Technology to create a position within the Department to coordinate and assist PSAPs in implementing best practices and educating the community on emergecny communications via text and SMS. Effective July 1, 2018.

Government, Budget/Appropriations, Public Safety and Emergency Management, State Agencies, Department of Information Technology, Public Enterprises and Utilities

APPROP, GS 143B