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MS HB1505

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gene Newman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Critical Infrastructure Emergency Mapping Grant Program within the Department of Public Safety to provide standardized mapping data for critical infrastructure used by public safety agencies during emergency response
  • Allows municipal, county, and state law enforcement agencies to apply for grants to produce critical incident mapping data for buildings or campuses within their jurisdiction
  • Requires all mapping data to meet specific technical standards including compatibility with existing emergency response software, true north orientation with X/Y/Z-axis data, interior floor plans overlaid on aerial imagery, and on-site verification for accuracy
  • Establishes the Critical Infrastructure Emergency Mapping Grant Fund in the State Treasury, with unexpended funds carrying over between fiscal years rather than lapsing into the General Fund
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Critical Infrastructure Emergency Mapping Grant Program; create within DPS.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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