HB1067
Regional emergency communications authorities; creation and powers.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Feb. 18, 2026
Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Chief Patron:
Keith Hodges (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Regional emergency communications authorities; creation and powers.
Authorizes localities to create a regional authority to operate and manage emergency communication services including public safety answering points. The bill authorizes such authorities to employ or contract for personnel, acquire and manage property, enter into agreements, and receive and expend funds, and requires compliance with the standards of the ... (More) 9-1-1 Services Board. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103664D
- 01/14/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- 01/23/2026 - House: Assigned sub: Health
- 02/09/2026 - House: Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda
- 02/10/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 2-N)
- 02/11/2026 - House: Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda
- 02/12/2026 - House: Reported from Health and Human Services (21-Y 0-N)
- 02/15/2026 - House: Read first time
- 02/16/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
- 02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
- 02/18/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
- 02/18/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
