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A 6396

Relates to public safety communications surcharges

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Tannousis

New York bill addressing public safety communications surcharges, likely modifying 911 funding mechanisms or consumer fees for emergency dispatch services.

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Bill Summary · A 6396

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 6396 relates to public safety communications surcharges in New York, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. The bill was introduced by Sponsor Mike Tannousis and has been referred to the Ways and Means Committee as of March 4, 2025, suggesting it involves fiscal or revenue implications.

Why is this important

Public safety communications surcharges fund 911 systems and emergency dispatch infrastructure that are critical for public safety response. Changes to how these surcharges are structured, collected, or allocated directly affect both emergency service funding and consumer costs for telecommunications services.

Potential points of contention

  • Surcharge rate or structure changes – Modifications to existing surcharge levels could increase costs for consumers or reduce revenue available for emergency services
  • Scope of covered services – Disputes may arise over which communication methods (landlines, mobile, VoIP) should be subject to surcharges and at what rates
  • Revenue allocation – Questions about how collected funds are distributed among local versus state emergency systems, or how they're spent, could generate disagreement

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

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