Kelsey Smith Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 1575 Kelsey Smith Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 1575

Kelsey Smith Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require a provider of a commercial mobile service or an IP-enabled voice service to furnish call location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service at the request of an investigative or law enforcement officer.

Requires such a request to be accompanied by a sworn written statement from such officer stating facts that support that officer's probable cause to believe that disclosure without delay is required: (1) by an emergency involving risk of death or serious physical injury, or (2) in order to respond to the user's call for emergency services. Requires the law enforcement agency of such officer, within 48 hours after the officer makes such a request, to request a court order stating whether such officer had probable cause to believe that such conditions existed at the time of the request.

Shields a telecommunications carrier from any cause of action in any court or any civil or administrative proceeding commenced by a governmental entity for providing call location information in good faith in accordance with this Act.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1575

Bill HR 1575 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 15, 2013. Bill HR 1575 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on April 15, 2013. Bill HR 1575's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 560. as of January 2, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1575

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1575

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

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Business recordsEmergency communications systemsFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLaw enforcement administration and fundingTelephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1575

Kelsey Smith ActKelsey Smith ActKelsey Smith ActTo amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require a provider of a commercial mobile service or an IP-enabled voice service to provide call location information concerning the user of such a service to law enforcement agencies in order to respond to a call for emergency services or in an emergency situation that involves risk of death or serious physical harm.

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