Bill > HR3825

This bill, named the Kelsey Smith Act, amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require telecommunications service providers to quickly share a user's location information with law enforcement or public safety answering points (911 dispatch centers) during specific emergency situations. Under the new provisions, these providers must disclose location data without delay when an investigative or law enforcement officer requests it under two circumstances: first, if the telecommunications device was used to place a 911 call within the past 48 hours, or second, if there is reasonable suspicion that the device is possessed by someone in an emergency situation involving potential death or serious physical harm. The bill provides legal protection for service providers, ensuring they cannot be sued for complying with these location information requests. The law applies to commercial mobile services and IP-enabled voice services, and requires law enforcement agencies to maintain detailed records of each location information request, including the officer's name, a description of the request, and a declaration of the emergency circumstances. The bill aims to help first responders more quickly locate individuals in potentially life-threatening situations by streamlining the process of accessing location data.

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