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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
05/08/2025
05/08/2025
Crossed Over
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Passed
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Makes changes to the definitions of terms defined in the Act. Requires a municipality with a population over 500,000 to establish a network to network interface with the State. Provides that, before January 1, 2026, all local public agencies operating a 9-1-1 system shall operate under a plan that has been filed with and approved by the Commission or the Administrator. Makes changes to the method of calculating and collecting surcharges imposed under the Act. Provides that an entity engaged in the business of installing, managing, or operating multiline telephone systems in the State shall comply with applicable federal laws. Removes references to "enhanced 9-1-1". Repeals provisions concerning the responsibilities of emergency telephone system boards; local wireless surcharges; grandfathered private residential switch or MLTS 9-1-1 service; grandfathered private business switch or MLTS 9-1-1 service; wireless emergency 9-1-1 service; requirements for MLTS installed after February 16, 2020; compliance with certification of 9-1-1 system providers by the Illinois Commerce Commission; configuration of MLTS; transfer of rights, functions, powers, duties, and property to Illinois State Police; rules and standards; and savings provisions. Provides that the Act is repealed on December 31, 2027 (rather than December 31, 2025). Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill proposes significant updates to the Emergency Telephone System Act, focusing on modernizing and improving 9-1-1 services across Illinois. The key provisions include requiring municipalities with over 500,000 residents to establish a network-to-network interface with the state's 9-1-1 system by January 1, 2027, and mandating that all local public agencies operating a 9-1-1 system have an approved operational plan. The bill updates numerous definitions related to emergency communication technologies, including introducing new terms like "Next generation 9-1-1" (NG9-1-1) and "interconnected voice service". It modifies how 9-1-1 surcharges are calculated and collected, with telecommunications carriers allowed to retain 1.74% of collected surcharges for administrative costs. The bill also removes several outdated references to "enhanced 9-1-1" and eliminates certain provisions about emergency telephone system boards and wireless services. Additionally, it extends the Act's repeal date from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2027, and provides more detailed guidelines for multi-line telephone systems and 9-1-1 system configurations. The legislation aims to improve emergency communication infrastructure, enhance location accuracy for 9-1-1 calls, and ensure more comprehensive and technologically advanced emergency response systems throughout Illinois.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0204 (on 08/15/2025)
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