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SF 2023

A bill for an act relating to reimbursement for costs related to the delivery of 911 call traffic to public safety answering points.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Charlie McClintock

Iowa bill creates reimbursement mechanism for telecommunications carriers' costs delivering 911 call traffic to emergency dispatch centers.

Introduced, referred to State Government.
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Bill Summary · SF 2023

Legislative bill overview

SF 2023 establishes a reimbursement mechanism for costs incurred by entities that deliver 911 call traffic to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). The bill addresses the financial burden placed on telecommunications carriers, VoIP providers, and other intermediaries who must route emergency calls to appropriate dispatch centers. This legislation creates a framework for recovering infrastructure and operational expenses related to 911 call delivery.

Why is this important

911 call routing involves significant infrastructure costs—from maintaining call routing networks to ensuring redundancy and reliability. Without reimbursement, these costs are typically absorbed by telecommunications providers, which may disincentivize investment in robust emergency systems. This bill could improve the sustainability of Iowa's emergency response infrastructure by fairly distributing costs across the system rather than placing the burden entirely on private carriers.

Potential points of contention

  • Who pays: Determining which entities bear reimbursement costs (general revenue, emergency service fees, surcharges on phone bills, etc.) and how much each contributes
  • Rate-setting authority: Who decides reimbursement amounts and whether they adequately cover actual costs without becoming excessive
  • Implementation complexity: Distinguishing which costs qualify for reimbursement and preventing double-counting or inflated claims from providers

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

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