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This bill updates Georgia's emergency 9-1-1 system by modernizing the state's emergency communications infrastructure and establishing comprehensive guidelines for Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) systems. The legislation expands the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority's responsibilities to include administering deployment of advanced 9-1-1 services, establishing a network management center for cybersecurity, coordinating technical standards, and promoting interoperability between public safety answering points and emergency response providers. The bill adds new board members with expertise in cybersecurity and geographic information systems, designates the executive director as the state 9-1-1 administrator, and sets a timeline for transitioning to NG9-1-1 systems, requiring all new emergency communication systems to conform to wireless enhanced 9-1-1 or NG9-1-1 service standards by July 1, 2025. Key improvements include enabling the reception of multiple communication types (voice, text, multimedia), ensuring secure and interoperable networks, supporting data sharing among emergency services, and establishing commonly accepted technical standards for network and device connectivity.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70268