Kelsey Smith Act
- Last Action
- 3/19/2019
Actions
- 2019-03-19Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- 2019-03-18Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2019-03-18Introduced in House
- 2019-03-18Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-03-18 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (2)
- Sharice Davids (D-KS)
- Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Subjects
- Civil actions and liability
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Criminal justice information and records
- Emergency communications systems
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Law enforcement officers
- Telephone and wireless communication
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