States continue to prepare for the future of emergency communication, including Next Generation 911 and collaboration with FirstNet to build a public safety broadband network, and legislative changes may be necessary to prepare for the implementation of these new technologies. The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) announced that all 2014 amendments to 911 laws nationwide are available to review at its 911 Legislation Tracking Database. Since 2012, it has served as a resource for States in improving public emergency communication services to operate in today’s digital mobile society. The searchable database of 911 legislation in the 50 States and the District of Columbia provides insight into other States’ legislative efforts and allows for comparison of recently enacted laws or modfications to existing laws.
State legislatures passed a variety of measures in 2014 including legislation in at least three states related to NG911 development and implementation. A summary report of all 2014 enacted 911 legislation is also available.
Offered by NCSL in partnership with the National 911 Program, information in the database is searchable by state, topic, keyword, year, status and primary sponsor, and is updated bi-weekly. Topics include:
- 911 Administration, Plans, Boards & Commissions
- 911 Fee, Service Fee or Surcharge
- 911 Funding and Appropriations
- 911 Privacy and Confidentialty
- Enhanced 911
- Next Generation/Advanced 911
- Wireless 911
To access the database, the 2014 911 legislation summary report, or for more information, visit www.ncsl.org.