Bill > LD1436

This bill updates and clarifies provisions related to 9-1-1 services in Maine, primarily focusing on modernizing terminology and administrative processes. The bill removes references to "enhanced" or "E-9-1-1" throughout existing statutes, replacing them with simply "9-1-1," and updates definitions to reflect current technological capabilities. Key changes include expanding the definition of 9-1-1 services to include internet protocol-enabled services, creating a new section on 9-1-1 funding that establishes a comprehensive framework for collecting and using 9-1-1 surcharges, and modifying rules around emergency communications. The bill also updates provisions related to the 9-1-1 Council, the Emergency Services Communication Bureau, and various telecommunications providers' responsibilities. It establishes a statewide 9-1-1 surcharge (not to exceed 35 cents per month per line) to fund 9-1-1 services, specifies how these funds can be used (including supporting emergency medical dispatcher training and consolidation of dispatch centers), and ensures that the Public Utilities Commission has oversight of the 9-1-1 system. Additionally, the bill clarifies reporting requirements, confidentiality provisions, and liability protections for entities involved in 9-1-1 services.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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