PRESS RELEASE: Final 9-1-1 Commission Meeting of 2019

(ANNAPOLIS, MD) Maryland’s 9-1-1 Commission will debate and vote on its recommendations for the 2020 legislative session on Tuesday. They are expected to include issues like jamming 9-1-1 phone lines; mental health services for our 9-1-1 Specialists; and a modified State entity to coordinate and oversee the upgrades in our emergency centers. Its work last year resulted in three new laws addressing technology, cybersecurity, staffing, funding, and oversight.

The Commission is comprised of a cross-section of 9-1-1 Center directors; technology and telecommunications industry representatives; cybersecurity experts; a bipartisan group of legislators; and other stakeholders to help Maryland transition to Next Generation 9-1-1 technology. “Due to the work of this Commission, Maryland has been attracting national attention for being on the cutting edge of policies that will facilitate the shift to Next Gen 9-1-1,” said Senator Cheryl Kagan, Chair of the Commission.

• Welcome and Opening Remarks (5 Min)
• Introductions (10 Min)
• Subcommittee Recommendations and Voting (60 minutes)
  • Finance & Structure
  • Oversight & Accountability
  • Staffing & Operations
  • Technology and Cybersecurity
• Subcommittee Breakouts – Lunch will be provided (2 hours)
• Discuss Outstanding Subcommittee Topics and Recommendations
• (Review of subcommittee draft report section – time permitting)
  • Finance & Structure
  • Oversight & Accountability
  • Staffing & Operations
  • Technology and Cybersecurity
• Reconvene for Subcommittee Reports on New or Pending Recommendations (60 min)
• Timelines and Expectations (15 min)
  • Timetable for Annual Report
  • Beyond December 1, 2019
    • Legislative Action
    • Commission Work
• Closing Remarks & Adjournment