Iowa HSB332 amends emergency telephone systems, focusing on next generation 911 and public safety answering points.

Iowa HSB332 modifies the allocation of funds from the emergency communications service surcharge, decreasing the amount allocated to joint 911 service boards to 50 percent until June 30, 2029. The bill mandates the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to study public safety answering points (PSAPs) and recommend changes by January 1, 2026. It also requires the department to collaborate with the Iowa Communications Network to enhance the next generation 911 network.

Iowa HSB332 amends emergency telephone systems, focusing on next generation 911 and public safety answering points.

Iowa HSB332 modifies the allocation of funds from the emergency communications service surcharge, decreasing the amount allocated to joint 911 service boards to 50 percent until June 30, 2029. The bill mandates the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to study public safety answering points (PSAPs) and recommend changes by January 1, 2026. It also requires the department to collaborate with the Iowa Communications Network to enhance the next generation 911 network.