ND SB2101

Amends North Dakota Century Code definitions related to emergency services communications systems, including adding new definitions for "public safety services" and "radio system" while renumbering existing definitions.

Modifies the definition of "emergency services communication system" to replace "law enforcement, fire, medical, or other emergency services" with the broader term "public safety services."

Changes public safety answering point (PSAP) operational language to reference "public safety services" instead of specifically naming "law enforcement, fire, and medical responders" in dispatch and communication requirements.

Requires PSAPs to establish a separate, independent backup location capable of answering emergency calls and dispatching responders within 60 minutes if the main facility becomes inoperative, with implementation deadline of July 1, 2015.

Passed the Senate 46-0 and the House 90-1, reflecting broad bipartisan support for modernizing emergency communications system definitions and requirements.