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IL HB1910
Bill
Status
1/8/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jehan Gordon-Booth
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AI Summary
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Amends the Emergency Telephone System Act to prohibit installation of automatic alarm devices, alerting devices, or mechanical dialers that directly access 9-1-1 emergency services.
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Creates an exemption allowing devices that enable 9-1-1 access for cognitively-impaired, disabled, or special needs persons in emergencies, but only after a caregiver initiates a missing person's report.
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Requires exempt devices to have remote activation and control by trained service center personnel to prevent false or repeated 9-1-1 calls during a single incident.
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Requires exempt devices to provide location information capability to the 9-1-1 system and support either two-way communication or pre-recorded emergency messages explaining the situation.
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Establishes penalties of Class A misdemeanor for violations and Class 4 felony for second or subsequent violations; act takes effect immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
EMERGENCY PHONE-9-1-1 SYSTEM
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/8/2013