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NC H742
Bill
Status
4/18/2023
Primary Sponsor
Joe John
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AI Summary
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Requires public safety answering points (PSAPs) with capability to receive text or short message service (SMS) messages to utilize text/SMS as an emergency contact option, effective October 1, 2023
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Appropriates $65,000 in recurring funds for fiscal year 2023-2024 and $65,000 in recurring funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department of Information Technology
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Establishes one new full-time equivalent (FTE) position within the Department of Information Technology to coordinate and assist PSAPs statewide in implementing best practices and community education for 911 text/SMS emergency communications
Legislative Description
Req. Implementation of Text/SMS 911 for PSAPs
Appropriations; Budgeting; Communications; Emergency Services; Information Technology; Infrastructure; Public; Telecommunication
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
4/19/2023