Public Safety Answering Point Amendments

HB 116 requires Utah's Department of Public Safety to cover the ongoing operational costs for public safety answering points (PSAPs) operated by the department in counties classified as fourth, fifth, or sixth class. This bill amends Utah Code Section 53-10-504 to mandate department funding for these specific PSAPs, directly affecting emergency communication services in those counties. The law does not appropriate new funds but directs existing department resources to cover operational expenses like staffing and equipment. It takes effect on May 7, 2025.