HB 1021 Summary

• Establishes enhanced 911 (E-911) services infrastructure and requirements for telecommunications carriers and public safety agencies

• Requires implementation of location accuracy standards for mobile device calls to 911 dispatch centers

• Authorizes funding mechanisms for E-911 system upgrades and ongoing operational costs

• Mandates training requirements for emergency dispatch personnel on E-911 capabilities and protocols

• Creates regulatory framework for coordination between wireless carriers, wireline providers, and local emergency services