Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateGeorgiaIntroduced
SB 285: Emergency Communications Authority; increase in the percentage of all 9-1-1 charges to be remitted to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; increase
Randy Robertson
SB 285 status: Introduced — Effective Date (updated Jul 1, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 12 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 and Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Emergency Communications Authority and emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, respectively, so as to provide for an increase in the percentage of all 9-1-1 charges to be remitted to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; to amend Code Section 47-17-80 of the O.C.G.A., relating to retirement benefit options, payment to surviving spouse, requirements, effect of reemployment, effect of changes in retirement benefits, and payment on death of member, so as to provide for an increase in monthly benefits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Increases retirement security for peace officers
- Directs funds toward a dedicated state pension benefit
- Supports recruitment incentives for public safety roles
Risks
- Increases the diversion of 9-1-1 fee revenue
- Potentially limits funding availability for 9-1-1 system maintenance
- Imposes indirect costs on consumers paying 9-1-1 charges
Society
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Enhances financial well-being for career peace officers
- Supports veteran public safety personnel through retirement
- Standardizes benefit increases across the pension fund
Risks
- Prioritizes pension funding over active 9-1-1 infrastructure
- Risk of public resentment if 9-1-1 services degrade
- Limited benefit for non-peace officer employees
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Legislative transparency in public pension fund management
- Formalizes the remittance structure via statutory amendment
- Ensures peace officer benefits are explicitly funded
Risks
- Reduces flexibility in emergency management funding
- Complexity in auditing 9-1-1 remittance flows
- Potential for future funding conflicts between departments
Public Health & Safety
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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