Lawmakers in Annapolis, Md., announced legislation on Wednesday that will help Maryland as they transition to “Next Generation 911.”
The system is 50 years old, and upgrading it could cost as much as $50 million, but the fix would allow callers to send photos, videos and text to 911 operators.
Marylanders’ phone fees could increase to pay for major upgrades to the state’s 911 system under a proposal before the General Assembly.