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Feb 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Statewide 9-1-1 Steering Committee Special Meeting Minutes
The meeting focused on the review and approval of suggested changes to PSAP rules (OAC §5507). Discussions addressed concerns regarding rule changes and statistical analysis focus, which led to collaborative work between subcommittees to refine data reporting for legacy and NG911 services and update geographical information requirements. The final draft of the PSAP Rules Review was formally approved.
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The committee meeting addressed several key operational and legislative topics. Updates were provided regarding the status of county 9-1-1 implementations, progress on cloud-native call handling solutions via RFP, and recent compliance metrics for state counties. Technical reports covered service restoration, NG9-1-1 core performance, and ongoing GIS data submission efforts. Legislative discussions focused on the implementation of House Bill 144, which establishes a communication disability database, and the need for legislative corrections to resolve conflicts regarding the 9-1-1 distribution formula established by House Bill 33. Additionally, the committee deliberated on proposed revisions to Ohio Administrative Code 5507 rules, ultimately deciding to refer them back to the subcommittees for further discussion.
The committee discussed updates on the 9-1-1 program, including the completion of the Comtech bridge construction, status of county election forms for participation, and the rollout phases for counties. Updates were provided regarding GIS training, legislative developments concerning a new database for individuals with communication-impairing disabilities, and sub-committee activities. Significant discussion occurred regarding proposed rule updates, specifically regarding quality assurance for emergency medical dispatch, minimum staffing requirements, and training standards to improve service consistency and accountability statewide. The committee also touched upon funding allocation formula changes resulting from a user fee increase.
The committee meeting covered updates on the 9-1-1 program, including the finalization of county plans and successful pilot county implementations, with plans to expand to phase two by 2026. Discussion included the legislative passage of House Bill 96, which raised the 9-1-1 device fee to 60 cents and adjusted the distribution formula. The committee reviewed the auditor's report regarding the potential integration of the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources into the Next Generation 9-1-1 core system. Additionally, the committee discussed GIS data workflows, the ongoing recruitment for compliance team members, and potential future impacts of property tax limit initiatives on public safety funding.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.