A bill for an act relating to emergency telephone systems, including the amount and allocation of the emergency communication service surcharge and reimbursement requirements of joint 911 service boards.

This bill increases Iowa's emergency communication service surcharge from $1.00 to $1.15 per month on eligible phone services, with annual 2% increases starting July 1, 2027. It temporarily reduces the percentage of surcharge funds allocated to joint 911 service boards from 60% to 55% through June 30, 2028 (or upon completion of next-generation 911 system transitions), after which allocations return to 60%. The bill also repeals a provision requiring joint 911 boards to reimburse the state for certain 911 call delivery costs. These changes directly affect phone service providers, customers paying the surcharge, and local 911 service boards managing emergency call systems.