CA AB96

Changes the 911 emergency surcharge from a percentage-based rate (0.5%-0.75% of charges) to a fixed monthly amount per access line not to exceed $0.80, effective January 1, 2020.

Expands the surcharge to apply to wireline, wireless, VoIP service lines, and prepaid mobile telephony services, with sellers required to collect and remit surcharges on prepaid services at point of sale.

Transfers administration of the surcharge from the State Board of Equalization to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.

Defines "basic system" to include 911 systems, Next Generation 911, and subsequent technologies needed to deliver 911 voice and data information to emergency responders and send alerts and warnings to potential callers.

Requires service suppliers to report total access lines by category to the Office of Emergency Services by August 1 each year, with the office validating data using federal or state subscription data.