Bills

SB 985: 911 emergency system.

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-06-10

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-06-16: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on C. & C. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 15). Re-referred to Com. on C. & C.)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Enacted

Version:

Existing law requires the Office of Emergency Services to develop a plan and timeline of target dates for the testing, implementation, and operation of a Next Generation 911 emergency communication system, including text to 911 service, throughout California.

This bill would require the office to provide quarterly reports to the Legislature on the development, implementation, and spending on the Next Generation 911 system, as specified.

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications3MIN
Mar 17, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications

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