HR 1818
116th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
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
Kelsey Smith Act
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 19, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 18, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Committees of jurisdiction
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