S.L. 2014-66 (Senate Bill 797) Summary

• Amends the 911 Board's duties to require public safety answering points (PSAPs) to incorporate back-up PSAP capability in individual PSAP plans and establishes operating standards for back-up PSAPs.

• Requires each PSAP to have a plan and means for receiving 911 calls in the event the primary PSAP cannot receive or process calls, without mandating construction of a separate back-up facility.

• Allows 911 Fund distributions to be used for dispatch equipment located in back-up PSAP facilities and provides the 911 Board authority to reduce, suspend, or terminate distributions for non-compliance with Article requirements.

• Clarifies the Department of Revenue's collection authority for the 911 service charge on prepaid wireless telecommunications service, allowing retention of up to $500,000 annually for collection costs and authorizes retention of $640,000 for fiscal year 2014-2015.

• Effective dates: Sections 1.1-1.3 apply to distributions made on or after July 1, 2016; Sections 2.1-2.3 effective July 1, 2014.