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NE LB362
Bill
AI Summary
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Consolidates Nebraska's 911 service laws by transferring provisions from the Emergency Telephone Communications Systems Act and Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act into the unified 911 Service System Act, and eliminates the Enhanced Wireless 911 Advisory Board
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Requires originating service providers and telecommunications relay services providers to transmit all 911 calls to the next-generation 911 network by January 1, 2026, with provisions for alternative timelines through agreement with the Public Service Commission
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Mandates each county implement next-generation 911 service by July 1, 2026 (extended from the previous 2010 deadline for enhanced-911 service)
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Updates definitions of "wireless carrier" and "wireless service" to reference January 1, 2025 federal regulations and expands the definition of "next-generation 911" to emphasize interoperability, security, and information sharing capabilities
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Modifies the 911 Service System Advisory Committee membership requirements to ensure at least two members are appointed from each of Nebraska's three congressional districts and establishes staggered three-year terms beginning in 2025
Legislative Description
Transfer and eliminate provisions of the Emergency Telephone Communications Systems Act and the Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act and change provisions of the 911 Service System Act
Last Action
Approved by Governor on March 11, 2025
3/12/2025