HB 18-1184

House Bill 18-1184, which has been signed into law, establishes a requirement for the Colorado Public Utilities Commission to publish an annual report on the state's 911 services. This report will cover various aspects of 911 operations, including network reliability, funding needs, and plans for upgrading to next-generation technology. The commission must consult with local emergency responders and other relevant organizations when preparing this report. This law aims to improve transparency and coordination in how Colorado manages its critical emergency communication systems.

Official Summary

The bill requires the public utilities commission (commission) to annually publish a 'state of 911' report. The report must address the commission's activities related to 911 service, the current statewide architecture and operations related to 911 service, 911 network reliability and resiliency, any identified gaps or vulnerabilities in 911 service, national trends and activities, funding, and the implementation of next generation 911. The commission is required to consult with public safety answering points, local 911 governing bodies, and statewide organizations representing public safety agencies in creating the report. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

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