AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 AND TITLE 22 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS.

Removed the detailed definition of 'modified' or 'renovated' that required either 40% or more of total floor area to be modified, or structural changes expected to attenuate RF signals (low-emissivity glass, reinforced concrete, metalized insulation). Replaced with a simpler approach: any building of 25,000 sq ft or more that is 'constructed, modified, or renovated' must meet the GAT 95% coverage requirement.

Removed the fixed effective date of February 1, 2027 (Section 5) that was added in the Senate Amendment.

Added a phase-in provision: buildings are not required to certify for 95% in-building coverage until all 800 MHz towers within a county under the Next Generation 800 MHz Project are fully operational. Temporarily exempt buildings must still incorporate means to later install equipment and must be certified within 6 months after tower completion.

Added a certificate of occupancy requirement: no permanent CO may be issued unless the building meets the GAT 95% coverage requirement. A temporary CO for up to 3 months may be issued if reasonable effort has been made to meet requirements.

Added an advisory committee (up to 16 members) to assist DSHS in developing rules and regulations, with specific membership including representatives from fire services, EMS, State Police, police chiefs, DelDOT, technology, healthcare, commercial real estate, and building owners/developers over 100,000 sq ft. Committee expires upon completion of rules or by February 28, 2009.

Added parallel amendments to three other zoning chapters (Title 9 sections 4927 and 6927, and Title 22 section 311) to extend the 'constructed, modified, or renovated' language consistently across all applicable zoning ordinances.

Added requirement that DSHS publish and update a map on its website showing which counties require buildings to comply with the in-building coverage requirements.