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Bill would permit limited 9-1-1 trust fund spending on projects shared with 988 crisis line
2292038 · February 11, 2025
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Summary
Supporters said House Bill 421 would let counties use a small share of 9-1-1 trust-fund dollars on integration projects that benefit both 9-1-1 and 988 (the suicide and crisis lifeline), such as software integration and joint training. The Maryland Association of Counties supported the measure as a pragmatic way to reduce duplication and improve
Delegate Steve Johnson and Anna Sierra of the Maryland Department of Emergency Management said House Bill 421 would allow limited expenditures from the 9‑1‑1 trust fund on projects that serve…
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