Public Safety

HB 423GOVSIGN - Emergency Communication Systems: Next Generation 9-1-1 Implementation and Management

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GMA Position: Support
GMA Summary

This legislation seeks to upgrade Georgia's emergency communications system. The bill establishes Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) services, updates terminology, and enhances the authority of the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority (GECA) to implement and enforce statewide standards for the NG9-1-1 network. Additionally, it requires all newly deployed 9-1-1 systems to meet wireless enhanced 9-1-1 or NG9-1-1 standards, ensuring improved interoperability, security, and operational efficiency.

Will Wade
Will Wade
District 9
Status
Votes
2/28/25PASS
House House Vote #114
163 Y0 N8 NV9 Exc
3/20/25PASS
Senate Senate Vote #260
53 Y0 N0 NV3 Exc