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911 emergency system.

Passed first chamber: it can still change before the session ends.

CA SB 985 · Senate Bill · 2025–2026

Stage
Passed first chamber
Started in
Senate
Sponsors
5
Latest action
Aug 13, 2026

What it does

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.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Current step)

    Passed first chamber · Aug 13, 2026

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in California.

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