HB 1569 - Emergency Communication Districts

• Authorizes two or more contiguous units (counties or municipalities) to establish emergency communications services districts by adopting identical ordinances, with at least one unit containing a public safety answering point (PSAP).

• Requires all units to become members of a district by July 1, 2015, with districts limited to one PSAP except those operated by state educational institutions or airport authorities in consolidated city counties.

• Establishes emergency communications services district funds financed through special assessments on property within district boundaries, with funds used for 911 equipment, personnel, maintenance, and emergency notification systems.

• Expires existing statutes concerning local monthly enhanced emergency telephone system fees, statewide wireless enhanced 911 fees, and previous public safety communications systems on July 1, 2015, with remaining funds transferred proportionately to new district funds.

• Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for districts, PSAPs, units, and communications providers for deaths, injuries, or losses related to emergency communications services, except in cases of willful or wanton misconduct.