Bill > H1715

This bill, known as "Kelsey's Bill," requires wireless telecommunications carriers and in-vehicle security and communications service providers to immediately disclose location information to law enforcement agencies in specific emergency situations. These situations include responding to emergency service calls, assisting in missing person investigations, and addressing emergencies involving potential risk of death or serious physical harm. The bill mandates that these carriers submit their emergency contact information annually to the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security by June 15th, updating immediately if contact details change. The executive office will maintain a database of this contact information and make it available to public safety answer points across the state. Importantly, the bill provides legal protection for carriers who provide location information in good faith, ensuring they cannot be sued for such disclosures. The executive office is required to develop regulations for implementing this law by December 31, 2023, creating a streamlined process for law enforcement to quickly access critical location data in urgent circumstances.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1715