This bill amends the existing law regarding the 9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund Account, established within the Department of the Treasury. It expands the purposes for which funds from this account can be appropriated, now including costs associated with the recruitment and retention of first responders. Additionally, the bill mandates that five percent of the funds credited to the account be allocated annually to the New Jersey EMS Task Force, which is a nonprofit organization that provides emergency medical services and collaborates with the state.

The amendments to the law include the insertion of new provisions that allow for funding related to automatic location identification technology and the acquisition of replacement equipment for the enhanced 9-1-1 network. The bill aims to enhance emergency response capabilities in New Jersey by ensuring adequate funding for essential services and support for first responders. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 52:17C-19