3/6/03-Assemblyman David Koon has sponsored legislation that allows emergency dispatchers to pinpoint the location of 9-1-1 calls made from cell phones.
A3911 would create the wireless 9-1-1 local incentive funding enhancement (LIFE) program. It would encourage the development of enhanced wireless 9-1-1 services by providing funding to local wireless emergency dispatch centers.
The measure would use telephone bill surcharge money to issue bonds so municipalities can immediately gain funds for e9-1-1 service to cover service costs, equipment purchases and needed software.
The bill passed the General Assembly Feb. 24. It is in the Senate Finance Committee.
For bill status, call (518) 455-7545.