HB601 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ed OliverRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Steve HurstConnie C. RoweDebbie Wood

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Pubic safety, emergency telephone service, procedure for responding to emergency calls by 911 operator, further provided, reasonable alternative method for responding under certain circumstances, required, Sec. 11-98-11 am'd.

Description

Existing law provides for the methods of response to emergency calls when a person dials 911.

This bill would require the 911 operator at a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) who answers an emergency call to remain on the call with the person until the PSAP has connected the person with the appropriate provider of emergency services.

This bill would also require the board of commissioners of each communications district to select a reasonable alternative method for use in the district in the event the primary method of responding to emergency calls fails or is otherwise rendered temporarily unavailable.

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Subjects

Public Safety