This bill amends existing laws related to communications districts in Louisiana, specifically focusing on commercial mobile radio services (CMRS) and emergency telephone service charges. The maximum allowable emergency telephone service charge has been increased from one dollar and twenty-five cents to two dollars per month per wireless CMRS connection. Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for a communications district to levy a service charge above the previous limit, which includes obtaining majority approval from the governing district and conducting a public hearing with prior notice.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that 911 districts submit an annual consolidated report of statewide 911 communication activity to relevant legislative committees and the governing authorities of each parish involved. This report must be posted on the communications district's public website, if available, within ten days of submission. The report will include detailed accounting of expenditures and performance metrics, such as average call answer times and processing times, to enhance transparency and accountability in the use of funds related to emergency services. The provisions of this act will take effect on August 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
HB463 Original: 33:9109(C)(2)
HB463 Engrossed: 33:9109(C)(2)
HB463 Reengrossed: 33:9109(C)(2)
HB463 Enrolled: 33:9109(C)(2), 33:2(C)(1)
HB463 Act 947: 33:9109(C)(2), 33:2(C)(1)