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GA HB423

Bill

Status

Passed

5/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Will Wade

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes framework for Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) systems in Georgia, defining NG9-1-1 as an internet protocol-based system enabling public safety answering points to receive voice, text, pictures, and multimedia emergency requests

  • Expands Georgia Emergency Communications Authority's duties to include administering state ESInet deployment, establishing a network management center with cybersecurity protections, coordinating GIS data standards, and managing cooperative purchasing agreements for 9-1-1 equipment

  • Adds 3 new members to the Authority's board of directors: the executive director of Georgia Technology Authority (or designee), a cybersecurity subject matter expert, and a GIS data expert, all appointed by the Governor

  • Designates the Authority's executive director as the state 9-1-1 administrator for state and federal law purposes

  • Requires all new 9-1-1 systems established on or after July 1, 2025 to conform to wireless enhanced 9-1-1 or NG9-1-1 service standards with written confirmation from the Authority

Legislative Description

Emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system; Next Generation 9-1-1 systems and services; provide

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-07-01

5/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/3/2025
Public Safety and Homeland Security2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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