CT SB00354

Establishes a new prepaid wireless E 9-1-1 fee collected from consumers at the point of sale, with the rate determined by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority under section 16-256g.

Requires sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications service to collect and remit the E 9-1-1 fee to the Department of Revenue Services, which transfers it to the Enhanced 9-1-1 Telecommunications Fund within 30 days; sellers may retain 1% of collected fees.

Removes prepaid wireless telephone service from the monthly subscriber fee structure under section 16-256g, making it subject only to the point-of-sale E 9-1-1 fee instead.

Expands liability protections for telephone companies, wireless providers, and VOIP providers to explicitly include prepaid wireless telecommunications service providers and certified telecommunications providers regarding E 9-1-1 service information release.

Allows the Department of Revenue Services to deduct up to $120,000 from the Enhanced 9-1-1 Telecommunications Fund as a one-time reimbursement for administrative costs of collecting and remitting prepaid wireless E 9-1-1 fees; effective January 1, 2013.