House Bill 5655
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Kelsey Smith Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 21, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5655
Congress
117
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
October 21, 2021
11/01/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
10/22/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
10/21/2021
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.
10/21/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:36 PM