A2496

Prioritizes distribution of 9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund monies; permits use of funds for certain expenses incurred by counties and municipalities for the provision and maintenance of 9-1-1 emergency services.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2496 allows the 9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund to cover certain 9-1-1 emergency services costs for counties and.

New Jersey A2496 modifies the allocation of funds from the 9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund to include costs for emergency response training, operating expenses, and capital expenses incurred by counties and municipalities. The bill prioritizes the distribution of these funds, first to county, regionalized, or large centralized public safety answering points, and then to other local public safety answering points. This change aims to ensure that essential 9-1-1 emergency services are adequately funded and maintained.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee