State NG911; standards for ECD NG911 plans

Miss. Code Ann. § 19-5-389, under Health, Safety and Public Welfare.

Miss. Code Ann. § 19-5-389

(1) Along with the department, the authority shall administer, receive and audit emergency communications service charges for the benefit of the State NG911 Plan and ECDs throughout the state, as specified in Sections 19-5-381 through 19-5-415, and on such terms and conditions as are in the best interest of the operations of ECDs.

(2) On or before March 1, 2026, the authority shall develop, establish and publish a defined scope, technical standards and operational requirements for a State NG911 Plan. The authority shall act as a statewide proprietor and resource for the development, modification, and implementation of the State NG911 Plan. The authority shall have an exemption from state procurement timelines and requirements for a period of three (3) years in order to establish plans and functions.

(3) On or before September 30, 2026, the authority shall publish minimum standards, specifications and requirements for each ECD NG911 plan. The authority shall act as a statewide proprietor and resource for the development, modification, and approval of each ECD’s NG911 implementation plan.