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Kelsey Smith Act

USA119th CongressHR-3825| House 
| Updated: 6/6/2025
Derek Schmidt

Derek Schmidt

Republican Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (3)
Ron Estes (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Kelsey Smith Act, amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of certain telecommunications services to furnish location information for a user's device to law enforcement or public safety personnel during emergencies. This mandatory disclosure is triggered under two conditions: if the device was used for a 9-1-1 call within the last 48 hours, or if there is reasonable suspicion that the device's user is in an emergency situation involving a risk of death or serious physical harm. The bill stipulates that providers must supply this location data without delay upon request from an investigative or law enforcement officer, or an agent of a public safety answering point. To ensure accountability, the requesting agency must maintain a record of each request, detailing the officer involved, the need for disclosure, and the specific emergency condition asserted. Furthermore, the legislation includes a hold harmless clause, protecting providers and their affiliates from any legal action for complying with these emergency disclosure requirements. It also clarifies that this federal mandate does not supersede existing state laws that require similar emergency location disclosures. The bill defines "covered service" to include commercial mobile services and IP-enabled voice services, ensuring broad applicability to modern communication methods.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1818
Kelsey Smith Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5655
Kelsey Smith Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6823
Kelsey Smith Act
Jun 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 6, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1818
    Kelsey Smith Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5655
    Kelsey Smith Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6823
    Kelsey Smith Act


  • June 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 6, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Science, Technology, Communications

Kelsey Smith Act

USA119th CongressHR-3825| House 
| Updated: 6/6/2025
This legislation, known as the Kelsey Smith Act, amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of certain telecommunications services to furnish location information for a user's device to law enforcement or public safety personnel during emergencies. This mandatory disclosure is triggered under two conditions: if the device was used for a 9-1-1 call within the last 48 hours, or if there is reasonable suspicion that the device's user is in an emergency situation involving a risk of death or serious physical harm. The bill stipulates that providers must supply this location data without delay upon request from an investigative or law enforcement officer, or an agent of a public safety answering point. To ensure accountability, the requesting agency must maintain a record of each request, detailing the officer involved, the need for disclosure, and the specific emergency condition asserted. Furthermore, the legislation includes a hold harmless clause, protecting providers and their affiliates from any legal action for complying with these emergency disclosure requirements. It also clarifies that this federal mandate does not supersede existing state laws that require similar emergency location disclosures. The bill defines "covered service" to include commercial mobile services and IP-enabled voice services, ensuring broad applicability to modern communication methods.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1818
Kelsey Smith Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5655
Kelsey Smith Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6823
Kelsey Smith Act
Jun 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 6, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1818
    Kelsey Smith Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5655
    Kelsey Smith Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6823
    Kelsey Smith Act


  • June 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 6, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Derek Schmidt

Derek Schmidt

Republican Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (3)
Ron Estes (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted