The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 6908, mandates a comprehensive study of communication systems utilized by public safety personnel, focusing on the sharing of private information, including health data. The Division of State-Wide Emergency Telecommunications within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is tasked with this study, which must be completed by January 1, 2026, and reported to the relevant legislative committee. The study will involve consultations with various public safety organizations to identify concerns and recommend necessary changes to existing policies and practices.

Additionally, the bill establishes a working group to evaluate the current public safety answering points and explore options for their consolidation while ensuring public safety remains a priority. The working group will consist of representatives from various public safety and municipal organizations, and it is required to submit an interim report by February 1, 2026, and a final report by January 1, 2027. The working group will also address challenges related to consolidation, including collective bargaining agreements and the governance structure of regional answering points. The bill introduces new sections to current law, specifically detailing the study and working group requirements, while no deletions from existing law are specified.