CA SB1211

Office of Emergency Services must develop a plan and timeline for testing, implementing, and operating a Next Generation 911 system statewide, including text to 911 service.

Next Generation 911 system shall incorporate shared infrastructure with other public safety communications networks, including public safety broadband networks and radio facilities, where technologically feasible and consistent with public safety.

Office of Emergency Services must include Next Generation 911 planning, testing, implementation, and operational costs when determining the annual 911 surcharge rate, which is capped between 0.5% and 0.75%.

Office must prepare and publicly release a summary of the proposed surcharge calculation at least 30 days before determining the rate, making it available to the Legislature, 911 Advisory Board, and on its website.

Bill incorporates provisions from AB 1717 regarding prepaid mobile telephony services in surcharge calculations, effective January 1, 2015, with Section 41030 scheduled to repeal on January 1, 2020.