House Bill 5983
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Kelsey Smith Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 25, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5983
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Kelsey Smith Act
This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require 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 who discloses call location information in good faith in accordance with this bill.
May 25, 2018
05/25/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
05/25/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:35 PM