Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateLouisianaTo Governor
HB 463: DISTRICTS/COMMUNICATIONS: Provides relative to emergency communications service charges
Dixon McMakin
HB 463 status: To Governor — Becomes Act No. 947 without the Governor's signature (updated Jun 23, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality75%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill updates the regulatory framework and fee structure for 911 emergency communication services in Louisiana.
Who is affected
Telecommunication service subscribers and public safety emergency dispatch entities.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Requires ongoing fee payments from telecommunication service users.
When it takes effect
Effective as Act No. 947 following the 2026 legislative session.
Potential benefits
Supports the financial sustainability of critical 911 emergency dispatch and communications infrastructure.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for increased financial costs to consumers and lack of detailed public reporting on fee allocation.
What is still unknown
The specific dollar amount of fee adjustments, the scope of coverage, and any new mandates placed on telecommunications providers.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potential for modernized revenue collection
- Supports sustainable funding for 911 operations
- May improve fiscal predictability for dispatch centers
Risks
- Direct cost increase for telecommunication consumers
- Potential regressive economic impact on lower-income households
- Increased compliance costs for smaller carriers
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Ensures long-term viability of emergency communication services
- Maintains access to critical public safety tools
- Promotes consistency in service delivery
Risks
- Increased financial burden on families
- Potential for fee-related service disparities
- Insufficient consumer protection regarding fee hikes
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Ensures consistent funding for emergency dispatch
- Supports maintenance of safety-critical systems
- Facilitates technology updates for 911 infrastructure
Risks
- Potential for service gaps if fees are insufficient
- Operational reliance on variable fee revenue
- Unclear impact on dispatch center service efficiency
03
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Sourcing already shown above, this is what the analysis found worth flagging.
Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
LegiScan returned a PDF-only document. PDF extraction is not enabled in this build, so the pipeline used a safer fallback.
Analysis scope
Source is limited to a brief abstract, preventing verification of specific fee amounts or structures.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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