2021 House Bill 5026 / Public Act 126

Increase 9-1-1 cell phone surcharge on users

Introduced in the House

June 16, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Julie Calley (R-87)

To revise details of certain 9-1-1 system revenue collections in the law the created these, provide for future service fee reimbursements to service providers if revenue rises, and more.

Referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology

Oct. 20, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 27, 2021

Substitute offered by Rep. Julie Calley (R-87)

To adopt a version of the bill that adds a fee increase on cell phone users.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 28, 2021

Passed in the House 99 to 6 (details)

To increase the wireless 9-1-1 surcharge imposed on prepaid cell phone accounts from 5% to 6%. (Users with regular monthly "postpaid" accounts pay $0.25 per month.) The bill would also revise details of certain 9-1-1 system revenue collections in the law the created these, and provide for future service fee reimbursements to service providers if revenue rises.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 2, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

Nov. 10, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 30, 2021

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To increase the wireless 9-1-1 surcharge imposed on prepaid cell phone accounts from 5% to 6%. (Users with regular monthly "postpaid" accounts pay $0.25 per month.) The bill would also revise details of certain 9-1-1 system revenue collections in the law the created these, and provide for future service fee reimbursements to service providers if revenue rises.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 16, 2021