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SB 985: 911 emergency system.
What SB 985 does, verified August 15, 2026
The bill aims to improve California's emergency services by requiring the Office of Emergency Services to develop a plan and timeline for implementing a next-generation 911 system. This system will include text-to-911 service. The office will provide quarterly reports to the legislature on the development, implementation, and spending on the system.
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Last action: August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (2026-08-13)Alert me
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| Aug. 13, 2026 | August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. |
| Aug. 05, 2026 | August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file. |
| Jul. 02, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (July 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jun. 16, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on C. & C. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 15). Re-referred to Com. on C. & C. |
| Jun. 10, 2026 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E.M. |