Amends the Emergency Telephone System Act. Makes changes to the definitions of terms defined in the Act. Requires a municipality with a population over 500,000 to provide Next Generation 9-1-1 service by January 1, 2029 (rather than January 1, 2026). Provides that, until December 31, 2028 (rather than December 31, 2025), a municipality with a population over 500,000 may not impose a monthly surcharge in excess of $5.00 per network connection. Provides that, on or after January 1, 2029 (rather than January 1, 2026), a municipality with a population over 500,000 may not impose a monthly surcharge in excess of $2.50 per network connection. Provides that, until December 31, 2028 (rather than December 31, 2025), a municipality with a population in excess of 500,000 may by ordinance continue to impose and collect a monthly surcharge per commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) connection or in-service telephone number billed on a monthly basis that does not exceed $5.00. Provides that, on or after January 1, 2027 (rather than January 1, 2026), a municipality with a population in excess of 500,000 may impose and collect its wireless carrier surcharge if the monthly surcharge does not exceed $2.50 per commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) connection or in-service telephone number billed on a monthly basis. Removes references to "enhanced 9-1-1". Provides for the repeal of the Act on December 31, 2028 (rather than December 31, 2025). Effective January 1, 2026.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1: Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Makes changes to the definitions of terms defined in the Act. Requires a municipality with a population over 500,000 to establish a network to network interface with the State. Provides that, before January 1, 2026, all local public agencies operating a 9-1-1 system shall operate under a plan that has been filed with and approved by the Commission or the Administrator. Makes changes to method of calculating and collecting surcharges imposed under the Act. Provides that an entity engaged in the business of installing, managing, or operating multiline telephone systems in the State shall comply with applicable federal laws. Removes references to "enhanced 9-1-1". Repeals provisions concerning the responsibilities of emergency telephone system boards; local wireless surcharges; grandfathered private residential switch or MLTS 9-1-1 service; grandfathered private business switch or MLTS 9-1-1 service; wireless emergency 9-1-1 service; requirements for MLTS installed after February 16, 2020; compliance with certification of 9-1-1 system providers by the Illinois Commerce Commission; configuration of MLTS; transfer of rights, functions, powers, duties, and property to Illinois State Police; rules and standards; and savings provisions. Provides that the Act is repealed on December 31, 2027 (rather than December 31, 2025). Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2: Changes definitions for the purposes of the Emergency Telephone System Act. Corrects typographical errors. Requires a Joint ETSB created before the effective date of the amendatory Act to adopt and maintain bylaws for the governance and termination of the Joint ETSB within 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Requires a Joint ETSB created on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act to adopt and maintain bylaws for the governance and termination of the Joint ETSB within 6 months after the creation of the Joint ETSB.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 50 ILCS 750/2, 50 ILCS 750/3, 50 ILCS 750/15, 50 ILCS 750/20, 50 ILCS 750/30, 50 ILCS 750/99
Engrossed: 50 ILCS 750/2, 50 ILCS 750/3, 50 ILCS 750/15, 50 ILCS 750/20, 50 ILCS 750/30, 50 ILCS 750/99
Enrolled: 50 ILCS 750/2, 50 ILCS 750/3, 50 ILCS 750/6, 50 ILCS 750/7, 50 ILCS 750/10, 50 ILCS 750/11, 50 ILCS 750/15, 50 ILCS 750/17, 50 ILCS 750/19, 50 ILCS 750/20, 50 ILCS 750/30, 50 ILCS 750/35, 50 ILCS 750/40, 50 ILCS 750/80, 50 ILCS 750/99, 50 ILCS 750/75