Bill
HD 1296
Overview: HD 1296, An Act to establish a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge, Introduced: November 29, 2025Purpose and Intent: This proposed bill aims to establish a prepaid wireless E
Overview: HD 1296, An Act to establish a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge, Introduced: November 29, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This proposed bill aims to establish a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge in the state. The primary goal is to ensure that prepaid wireless customers contribute to the funding of emergency 911 services, similar to the surcharges already in place for postpaid wireless and landline customers.
Key Provisions:
- Imposes a surcharge of $0.50 per retail transaction on the purchase of prepaid wireless services
- Requires prepaid wireless service providers to collect the surcharge from customers and remit the funds to the state
- Directs the revenue generated from the surcharge to be used for the operation and maintenance of the state's 911 emergency communication system
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Prepaid wireless customers will be required to pay the $0.50 surcharge on each purchase of prepaid wireless services
- Prepaid wireless service providers will be responsible for collecting and remitting the surcharge to the state
- The additional revenue generated from the surcharge will help support the state's 911 emergency communication system and its ongoing operations
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This is a proposed bill, and its current status is unknown. If introduced and passed by the legislature, the prepaid wireless E911 surcharge would likely be implemented within a specified timeframe, such as 6-12 months, to allow for the necessary administrative and technical changes.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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