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MS HB1172

Bill

Status

Passed

3/15/2010

Primary Sponsor

Karl Gibbs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires every person who owns or rents a residence, building, or structure in Mississippi to obtain a 911 address from their county
  • Amends Section 19-5-301 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to add a legislative finding that requiring all owners and renters to obtain 911 addresses serves the public interest by reducing emergency response times
  • Declares that a simplified, uniform emergency number system contributes to saving lives, reducing property destruction, quicker apprehension of criminals, and saving public funds
  • Establishes minimum standards for training and certification of 911 telecommunicators and personnel involved in dispatching law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services
  • Effective date of July 1, 2010; introduced by Representative Gibbs and referred to the County Affairs committee

Legislative Description

911 address; require owners and renters to obtain.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/15/2010

Full Bill Text

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