Senate Resolution No. urges communications districts across Louisiana to adopt technology that enables them to receive text messages for 911 emergency services. Recognizing the evolution of telecommunication technology, the resolution highlights the importance of text messaging as a vital tool in emergency situations, particularly for individuals who may be unable to speak due to impairment, medical emergencies, or dangerous circumstances. Currently, only twenty-five parishes have implemented this capability, leaving many districts without the ability to receive text messages during emergencies.

The resolution calls for all communications districts that do not yet have text message capabilities to upgrade their systems by December 31, 2024. It also directs the Louisiana 911 Director's Consortium, along with the Louisiana Chapters of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) and the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO), to provide necessary resources and support to these districts. Furthermore, a report is required by February 1, 2025, detailing which districts have successfully implemented the technology and identifying any challenges faced by those that have not.