House Bill No. 6908 mandates the Division of State-Wide Emergency Telecommunications within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to conduct a study on the communication systems utilized by public safety personnel. This study will focus on identifying concerns related to the sharing of private information, including health data, and will involve consultations with various advisory boards and councils. A report detailing the findings and recommendations for policy changes must be submitted to the relevant General Assembly committee by January 1, 2026.

Additionally, the bill establishes a working group tasked with examining the current public safety answering points and making recommendations for their consolidation, while ensuring public safety remains a priority. The working group will address several key issues, including the establishment of state goals for consolidation, challenges posed by existing collective bargaining agreements, and the governance structure for regional answering points. The group will consist of representatives from various public safety organizations and must submit an interim report by February 1, 2026, and a final report by January 1, 2027. The bill introduces new sections to current law without deleting any existing provisions.