HB601 Alabama 2021 Session
Bill Summary
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
To amend Section 11-98-11, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to methods of response to emergency calls; to require the 911 operator at a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) to remain on an emergency call until the person is connected with the appropriate provider of emergency services; and to require a communications district to provide a reasonable alternative method for responding to emergency calls.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2021 | H | Indefinitely Postponed |
| April 15, 2021 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| April 6, 2021 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | April 14, 2021 | Room 206 at 09:00 | House PS&HS Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB601 Alabama 2021 Session - Introduced |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note - HB601 for Public Safety and Homeland Security |