CT HB06334

Establishes an Office of State-Wide Emergency Telecommunications within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to develop and maintain emergency service telecommunications policy and enhanced 9-1-1 programs.

Requires municipalities with a population of 40,000 or less to join a regional emergency telecommunications center by July 1, 2019, to remain eligible for state funding under the enhanced 9-1-1 program.

Mandates the Office of State-Wide Emergency Telecommunications conduct a study by July 1, 2017, examining optimal consolidation of public safety answering points, including analysis of cost-effectiveness, operational efficiency, and potential merger of police, fire, and emergency medical dispatch services.

Clarifies that federal funds and fees from telephone and commercial mobile radio services subscribers are deposited into the Enhanced 9-1-1 Telecommunications Fund, which remains separate from other state accounts.

Takes effect October 1, 2013, except for the consolidation study requirement which takes effect upon passage.