As used in this chapter, "statewide 911 system" means a communications system that uses the three (3) digit number 911 to send:

1. (1) an emergency call for assistance from the public by voice, text message, or other communication method or a functional equivalent or successor;
2. (2) automatic number identification or its functional equivalent or successor; and

3. (3) automatic location information or its functional equivalent or successor;

   for reporting police, fire, medical, or other emergency situations.

As added by P.L.132-2012, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.117-2020, SEC.3.