Kelsey Smith Act
- Last Action
- 2/25/2021
Actions
- 2021-02-25Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2021-02-25Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-02-25 (00)
Kelsey Smith Act
This bill requires a mobile or internet voice service provider to disclose the location information of a device pursuant to certain requests.
Specifically, a provider must disclose this information at the request of an investigative or law enforcement officer (or public safety employee or agent on behalf of such officer) 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.
A provider that discloses a device location in response to such a request may not be held liable in legal or administrative proceedings related to the disclosure.
Cosponsors (3)
- Roy Blunt (R-MO)
- Deb Fischer (R-NE)
- John Boozman (R-AR)
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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