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H.R. 1818

Kelsey Smith Act

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.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4](R-KS)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Kelsey Smith Act — Informed