Protecting elected officials from political violence by creating the statewide emergency public official notification system.

SB 5853 creates a voluntary statewide emergency notification system to alert elected officials if a threat is reported to 911. It requires the Secretary of State to establish a database for public officials (including city, county, state, and federal roles) who choose to enroll. The system would notify all enrolled officials immediately if another enrolled official contacts 911 about a targeted threat, without sharing personal details of those involved. This aims to improve communication during threats, drawing from a Minnesota incident where officials were murdered after threats went unreported. The bill amends 911 coordination laws to integrate this system while maintaining data privacy.