Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 466
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Kelsey Smith Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 25, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 25, 2021
Latest Action
Feb 25, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
466
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Kansas
Republican
Arkansas
Republican
Missouri
Republican
Nebraska
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate 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.

Text (1)
February 25, 2021
Actions (2)
02/25/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
02/25/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:30 PM