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Safer Parks Act: Upgrading National Park 9-1-1 Emergency Systems

This Act aims to enhance safety in National Parks by upgrading existing Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) to the Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) standard. This means that in case of an emergency or threat within a park, help can be summoned faster and more effectively, potentially using modern technologies like data and location transmission. Within one year of enactment, the Secretary of the Interior must assess the current systems and prepare a plan for their replacement, directly increasing the safety of visitors and staff.
Key points
Increased Safety: Upgrading 9-1-1 systems in National Parks to the NG9-1-1 standard, improving the speed and quality of emergency response.
Assessment and Plan: An assessment of costs and the status of current systems will be conducted within one year, followed by the development of an installation and maintenance plan.
Collaboration: The modernization plan will be consulted with local and state emergency officials to ensure full compatibility of the new systems.
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Print number: 118_S_5351
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Process start date: 2024-11-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safer Parks Act

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What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5351.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-11-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Safety: Upgrading 9-1-1 systems in National Parks to the NG9-1-1 standard, improving the speed and quality of emergency response.
  • Assessment and Plan: An assessment of costs and the status of current systems will be conducted within one year, followed by the development of an installation and maintenance plan.
  • Collaboration: The modernization plan will be consulted with local and state emergency officials to ensure full compatibility of the new systems.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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