Kelsey Smith Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 30, 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 happenedJan 30, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S770-771)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJan 30, 2019
- Jan 30, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S770-771)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jan 30, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate