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MS HB74
Bill
Status
3/17/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jerry Turner
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AI Summary
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Reenacts 13 sections of Mississippi Code regulating 911 and E911 emergency telecommunications services, including definitions, service charges, confidentiality requirements, and training standards for telecommunicators
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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
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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
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Requires minimum training standards for 911 telecommunicators, including at least 2 hours of training on handling human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation calls
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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