Establishes the Local 9-1-1 Response Fund and grant program to improve emergency response times.

The bill establishes the Local 9-1-1 Response Fund as a special fund in the state treasury. The fund will receive money appropriated by the legislature, gifts and grants, and investment earnings. The division will use the fund to award grants to political subdivisions for improving the response times of emergency services providers and personnel to 9-1-1 calls. Grant recipients must follow a contract ensuring the division has control to achieve the public purpose and the state receives benefits. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Establishes the Local 9-1-1 Response Fund and grant program to improve emergency response times.

The bill establishes the Local 9-1-1 Response Fund as a special fund in the state treasury. The fund will receive money appropriated by the legislature, gifts and grants, and investment earnings. The division will use the fund to award grants to political subdivisions for improving the response times of emergency services providers and personnel to 9-1-1 calls. Grant recipients must follow a contract ensuring the division has control to achieve the public purpose and the state receives benefits. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.