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MS HB74

Bill

Status

Passed

3/17/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Turner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reenacts 13 sections of Mississippi Code regulating 911 and E911 emergency telecommunications services, including definitions, service charges, confidentiality requirements, and training standards for telecommunicators

  • Authorizes counties to levy emergency telephone service charges up to $1.00 per residential line, $1.00 per VoIP account, and $2.00 per commercial line monthly, with a cap of 25 lines per person per location

  • Maintains the $1.00 per month CMRS (wireless) service charge, with 70% distributed to local emergency communications districts and 30% retained in the CMRS Fund for provider compliance costs and administrative expenses

  • Requires minimum training standards for 911 telecommunicators, including at least 2 hours of training on handling human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation calls

  • Extends the repeal date for these emergency telecommunications provisions from July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Emergency Telecommunications Services (911); extend repealer on.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/17/2021

Committee Referrals

Energy2/18/2021
Public Utilities1/7/2021

Full Bill Text

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