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NC H1064

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/31/2018

Primary Sponsor

Joe John

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires public safety answering points (PSAPs) with the capability to receive text or SMS messages to use text and SMS as an option for emergency communications, effective October 1, 2018.

  • Appropriates $65,000 in recurring General Fund money to the Department of Information Technology to create one full-time position.

  • New position will coordinate and assist PSAPs statewide in implementing best practices and community education related to 911 text and SMS emergency communications.

  • Funding and position creation become effective July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Req. Implementation of Text/SMS 911 for PSAPs

Last Action

Ref To Com On Appropriations

6/1/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/1/2018

Full Bill Text

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