This legislative bill seeks to modernize and streamline Nebraska's 911 services by amending various sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes. It introduces new legal language that redefines and consolidates existing terms, specifically replacing references to the "Emergency Telephone Communications Systems Act" and the "Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act" with the "911 Service System Act." The bill outlines the responsibilities of the Public Service Commission, the 911 Service System Advisory Committee, and local governing bodies, while also establishing a framework for the 911 Service System Fund to support emergency services. Key provisions include the requirement for counties to implement next-generation 911 services by July 1, 2026, and the establishment of the Department of Health and Human Services as the overseeing body for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definitions and responsibilities of telecommunications service providers, including the collection and remittance of service surcharges for 911 services. It mandates that all communications providers register with the Public Service Commission and comply with national security standards. The bill also emphasizes the confidentiality of service outage reports and provides liability protections for local governing bodies and public safety agencies involved in 911 services. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the efficiency, accountability, and effectiveness of emergency response systems in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 75-109.01, 75-126, 75-132.01, 75-156, 77-2703.04, 86-124, 86-125, 86-163, 86-313, 86-472, 86-802, 86-903, 86-905, 86-1001, 86-1002, 86-1003, 86-1004, 86-1006, 86-1006.01, 86-1007, 86-449.01, 86-1011, 86-1012, 86-1013, 86-1014, 86-1015, 86-1017, 86-1018, 86-429, 86-1019, 86-1020, 86-429.01, 86-1021, 86-1022, 86-432, 86-433, 86-1023, 86-1024, 86-1024.01, 86-456, 86-456.01, 86-1025, 86-1025.01, 86-1026, 86-1028, 86-1029, 86-1029.01, 86-1029.02, 86-1029.03, 86-1029.04, 86-1031, 86-457, 86-458, 86-459, 86-460, 86-466, 86-467, 86-468, 86-470, 86-435, 86-436, 86-437, 86-438, 86-439, 86-440, 86-440.01, 86-441, 86-441.01