Kelsey Smith Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 18, 2019)
Kelsey Smith Act
This bill requires a mobile or internet voice service provider to disclose, at the request of an investigative or law enforcement officer (or public safety employee or agent on behalf of such officer), the location information of a device if the officer asserts (1) that the device was used to place a 911 call, or (2) reasonable suspicion that the device is in the possession of an individual who is in an emergency situation.
The bill prohibits a civil action or administrative proceeding against a telecommunications carrier that discloses call location information in accordance with this bill.
What just happenedMar 19, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 18, 2019
- Mar 19, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Mar 18, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 18, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 18, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House