missing children; emergency information requests
HB 2854 allows parents of missing minors (under 18) to request emergency access to limited electronic information from service providers (like phone or internet companies) when the child is in imminent danger. Parents must submit a sworn affidavit confirming custody, unknown location, and imminent risk of death or serious injury, triggering a 2-hour disclosure requirement for device location, account details, and recent activity - without sharing communication content. Service providers acting in good faith are shielded from liability, and parents must submit the affidavit to court within 48 hours. The law explicitly prohibits accessing communication content, real-time tracking, or using the process for non-emergency purposes, and it does not replace standard law enforcement procedures.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 27, 2026
Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Walt Blackman
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