Federal HB9814 mandates FCC inquiry and GAO study on geolocation for 988 Lifeline.

Federal HB9814, the 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2026, requires the Federal Communications Commission to initiate a notice of inquiry on the challenges of transmitting geolocation information with calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The Government Accountability Office must also conduct a study and report on the opportunities and challenges related to implementing geolocation for the 988 Lifeline, including technical implementation standards and potential costs.

Federal HB9814 mandates FCC inquiry and GAO study on geolocation for 988 Lifeline.

Federal HB9814, the 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2026, requires the Federal Communications Commission to initiate a notice of inquiry on the challenges of transmitting geolocation information with calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The Government Accountability Office must also conduct a study and report on the opportunities and challenges related to implementing geolocation for the 988 Lifeline, including technical implementation standards and potential costs.