Bill > SB137

This bill updates and renames New Mexico's Enhanced 911 Act to the 911 Act, making several key changes to the state's emergency communication systems. The legislation increases the 911 surcharge from 51 cents to $1.50 per subscriber line and expands the definition and capabilities of 911 services to include next-generation technologies. It renames the Enhanced 911 Fund to the 911 Emergency Service Fund and broadens the scope of eligible equipment and infrastructure to include advanced communication technologies like text, video, and data transmission. The bill also updates definitions for various telecommunications terms, expands grant funding opportunities for local governments and public safety answering points, and provides more comprehensive protections for communications service providers. Additionally, the legislation maintains existing provisions for bond issuance and revenue collection while modernizing the language and technological framework of the state's emergency communication systems. The changes aim to improve emergency response capabilities, increase system resilience, and ensure that New Mexico's 911 infrastructure can effectively support modern communication technologies. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=137&year=25