Florida S1586 mandates a unified 911 call center for each county to centralize emergency services.

Florida S1586 requires each county to establish a unified 911 call center by January 1, 2029, to centralize emergency services. Counties must redirect state funds for emergency services to these centers. The bill mandates the creation of an ECC executive board within 90 days of July 1, 2026, to oversee the establishment of these centers. The board must decide by January 1, 2027, which entity will operate the unified 911 call center. The entity must maintain its headquarters in one location and may have offices or answering points elsewhere.

Florida S1586 mandates a unified 911 call center for each county to centralize emergency services.

Florida S1586 requires each county to establish a unified 911 call center by January 1, 2029, to centralize emergency services. Counties must redirect state funds for emergency services to these centers. The bill mandates the creation of an ECC executive board within 90 days of July 1, 2026, to oversee the establishment of these centers. The board must decide by January 1, 2027, which entity will operate the unified 911 call center. The entity must maintain its headquarters in one location and may have offices or answering points elsewhere.