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National database of 2016 state 911 legislation released

The searchable database provides insights into other state’s legislative efforts and allows for comparison of recently enacted or modified laws

National 911 Program

WASHINGTON — The National 911 Program and the National Conference of State Legislature released summaries of 911-related state legislation this week.

Since 2012, the 911 Legislation Tracking Database has served as a resource for states in preparing for the transition to NG911 and collaboration with FirstNet. The searchable database, which tracks legislation from all 50 states, provides insights into other state’s legislative efforts and allows for comparison of recently enacted or modified laws.

Such efforts include the passing of Kari’s Law in Oklahoma and Tennessee, which requires multiple-line technology systems to allow a user to directly dial 911 without having to dial any number first. Legislation in Colorado, Michigan and Ohio addressed immunity for individuals who report drug and alcohol overdoses.

Information in the database is searchable by state, topics, keyword, year, status and primary sponsor. Topics include 911 administration, enhanced 911 and Next Generation/Advanced 911.

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