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Senate adopts Next Generation 9‑1‑1 bill to modernize emergency communications
Summary
House Bill 423 to establish Next Generation 9‑1‑1 standards and add technical expertise to the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority passed the Senate unanimously.
The Senate unanimously passed House Bill 423 on March 20, which updates Georgia law to authorize Next Generation 9‑1‑1 (NG911) systems, adds subject-matter experts (cybersecurity and GIS) to the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority board, and clarifies duties related to NG911 transitions.
Supporters said the current legacy 911 infrastructure is aging and that NG911 will improve interoperability, resilience, and the ability to share location-rich information with first responders. The bill does not mandate local participation but establishes a framework so local entities can join a statewide network and modernize their call-handling and mapping systems.
The Senate adopted the committee report and passed the bill 53–0. Implementation will involve technical planning, coordination with the Georgia Technology Authority, and local 911 center participation.
