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HB 4066

9-1-1 STATEWIDE SURCHARGES

104th Regular Session Introduced by Angie Guerrero-Cuellar

HB 4066 creates statewide 9-1-1 surcharges in Illinois to fund emergency communications infrastructure and operations through additional fees on telephone services.

Referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 4066

Legislative bill overview

HB 4066 establishes statewide surcharges on 9-1-1 services in Illinois. The bill creates a mechanism for funding emergency communications infrastructure and operations through additional fees applied to telephone services or other applicable charges. The specific surcharge amount and implementation details would be determined through the bill's provisions.

Why is this important

9-1-1 systems require substantial ongoing funding for equipment maintenance, technology upgrades, and personnel training. This bill addresses potential funding gaps by establishing a dedicated revenue stream, which could improve emergency response capabilities and modernization efforts. How surcharges are structured directly affects both public service quality and consumer costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Consumer cost impact: Surcharges on phone services disproportionately affect lower-income households that already struggle with utility costs, and the cumulative effect of multiple surcharges needs scrutiny
  • Surcharge structure and transparency: Without clear details on the rate, which services are affected, and how funds are allocated, consumers cannot evaluate fairness or whether the money is spent effectively
  • Administrative burden: Implementation across multiple carriers and service providers creates complexity and potential for inconsistent application across Illinois regions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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