S 273 116th Congress Senate 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

Introduced: January 30, 2019 See on congress.gov

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S770-771)

Jan 30, 2019

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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 January 30, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S770-771)

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