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CT HB05407
Bill
Status
Passed
6/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Public Safety and Security Committee
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AI Summary
- Redesignates the Office of State-Wide Emergency Telecommunications as the Division of State-Wide Emergency Telecommunications within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, effective October 1, 2016
- Adds implementation of a "next generation 9-1-1 telecommunication system" — defined as a managed Internet protocol-based network utilizing enhanced 9-1-1 features — to the Division's responsibilities and the enhanced 9-1-1 program
- Expands the definition of "9-1-1 call" to include voice, text message, video, or image communications routed to a public safety answering point by dialing or otherwise accessing "9-1-1"
- Requires municipalities proposing the creation of a new public safety answering point or changes to an existing one to submit a 9-1-1 service utilization plan to the Division for review and approval, and requires annual certification of plan accuracy beginning January 1, 2017
- Extends liability protections for telephone companies, certified telecommunications providers, wireless service providers, VoIP providers, and their officers, directors, employees, vendors, and agents to cover the next generation 9-1-1 telecommunication system in addition to existing enhanced 9-1-1 service and emergency notification systems
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Division Of State-wide Emergency Telecommunications.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/9/2016
Committee Referrals
Energy and Technology4/5/2016
Public Safety and Security2/24/2016
Full Bill Text
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