State • California

SB 985: 911 emergency system.

Tony StricklandIn Committee

SB 985 status: In Committee — From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (July 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR (updated Jul 2, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score70/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactHigh impact

Bill summary

Official

Existing law requires the Office of Emergency Services to develop a plan and timeline of target dates for the testing, implementation, and operation of a Next Generation 911 emergency communication system, including text to 911 service, throughout California. This bill would require the office to provide quarterly repo...

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental benefit identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental risk identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for cost containment through shared infrastructure.

Risks

  • Requires ongoing reporting and oversight, potentially increasing administrative burden.

Society

Positive Outlook
80%

Benefits

  • Enhances public safety through Next Generation 911 system implementation.
  • Improves emergency communication with text-to-911 service.
  • Increases transparency in the development and spending of emergency systems.

Risks

  • No direct social risk identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

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Confidence

high

high

Analysis status

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Warning

Reporting requirements are detailed and require consistent adherence to deadlines.

Limitation

The bill amends existing Government Code Section 53121; full context of the original section may be necessary for complete understanding.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (July 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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