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IL HB3164

IL HB3164
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE-SURCHARGE


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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
04/14/2025
Crossed Over
04/08/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Emergency Telephone System Act. Provides that, until December 31, 2027 (currently, December 31, 2025), a municipality with a population over 500,000 may not impose a monthly surcharge in excess of $5 per network connection. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2028 (currently, January 1, 2026), a municipality with a population over 500,000 may not impose a monthly surcharge in excess of $2.50 per network connection. Provides that, until December 31, 2027 (currently, December 31, 2025), a municipality with a population over 500,000 may by ordinance continue to impose and collect a monthly surcharge per commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) connection or in-service telephone number billed on a monthly basis that does not exceed $5. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2028 (currently, January 1, 2026), a municipality with a population over 500,000 may continue imposing and collecting its wireless carrier surcharge subject to certain limitations. Effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Emergency Telephone System Act to modify the monthly surcharge limits for network connections and commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) connections in municipalities with populations over 500,000. Specifically, the bill extends the current $5 per network connection surcharge limit until December 31, 2027 (previously set to expire on December 31, 2025) and reduces it to $2.50 per network connection starting January 1, 2028. Similarly, for wireless carrier surcharges, the bill allows municipalities with over 500,000 residents to continue imposing up to a $5 monthly surcharge per CMRS connection until December 31, 2027, after which the surcharge will be limited to $2.50. The bill also maintains provisions that allow these municipalities to use the collected surcharge funds for anti-terrorism and emergency preparedness measures, such as planning, training, and specialized equipment. The legislation takes effect immediately upon becoming law, providing continuity and flexibility for local emergency telephone systems.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Assignments (on 04/14/2025)

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