Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
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.
Civil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsEmergency communications systemsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersTelephone and wireless communication
Kelsey Smith Act
USA116th CongressHR-1818| House
| Updated: 3/19/2019
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.
Civil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsEmergency communications systemsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersTelephone and wireless communication