Bill
H 1643
Overview: Bill Number: H 1643, Title: An Act to protect the privacy of 911 callers, Status: Accompanied a new draft, see H4634, Introduced: February 27, 2025, Classification: billP
Overview: Bill Number: H 1643, Title: An Act to protect the privacy of 911 callers, Status: Accompanied a new draft, see H4634, Introduced: February 27, 2025, Classification: bill
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to protect the privacy of individuals who call 911 for emergency assistance. The goal is to ensure that the personal information of 911 callers is not publicly disclosed without their consent.
Key Provisions:
- Prohibits the public disclosure of 911 call recordings and transcripts without the caller's written consent
- Requires 911 call centers to implement policies and procedures to protect the confidentiality of caller information
- Establishes exceptions for the disclosure of 911 call information in certain legal and investigative proceedings
- Provides individuals with the right to request the deletion of their 911 call records
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individuals who call 911 for emergency assistance, who will have their privacy and personal information better protected
- 911 call centers and emergency response agencies that will need to update their policies and procedures to comply with the new requirements
- Law enforcement and other entities that may need to access 911 call information for investigative or legal purposes
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The original bill, H 1643, has been accompanied by a new draft, H4634, which is currently under consideration
- If passed, the new 911 caller privacy protections would go into effect 6 months after the bill is signed into law
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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