5/22/03-Sen. Joseph Robach, R-Rochester, has sponsored legislation that allows emergency dispatchers to pinpoint the location of 9-1-1 calls made from cell phones.
S2973 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 is in the Senate Local Government Committee. For bill status, call (518) 455-7545.