HB 423: Emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system; Next Generation 9-1-1 systems and services; provide

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 12 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 and Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency communications authority and emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, respectively, so as to provide for Next Generation 9-1-1 systems and services; to revise and provide for definitions; to revise the duties and responsibilities of the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority as relevant to Next Generation 9-1-1 systems and services; to add members to the board of directors of such authority; to require all new 9-1-1 systems conform to wireless enhanced 9-1-1 service or NG9-1-1 service standards; to revise the role of the executive director of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. July 1, 2025Effective Date
2. May 8, 2025Act 65
3. May 8, 2025House Date Signed by Governor
4. April 7, 2025House Sent to Governor
5. March 20, 2025Senate Passed/Adopted
6. March 20, 2025Senate Third Read
7. March 13, 2025Senate Read Second Time
8. March 11, 2025Senate Committee Favorably Reported
9. March 3, 2025Senate Read and Referred
10. February 28, 2025House Passed/Adopted
11. February 28, 2025House Third Readers
12. February 20, 2025House Committee Favorably Reported

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