HR 6823 United States House · 118th Congress

Kelsey Smith Act

The Kelsey Smith Act requires telecom providers to disclose a mobile device's location information to law enforcement or emergency services without delay during emergencies. It mandates disclosure if the device was used for a 911 call within the last 48 hours or if officers have reasonable suspicion of an emergency involving death or serious harm. Providers must comply with these requests, while law enforcement agencies must document each disclosure with specific details. The law protects providers from legal liability for following these rules and does not override stricter state laws governing emergency location sharing.

Issues: ✗ Technology

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Dec 2023

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Introduced Dec 14, 2023 Last action Dec 15, 2023

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Dec 15, 2023

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

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Dec 14, 2023

Committee

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.

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Dec 14, 2023

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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors