988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-01-23T18:45:16Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3482 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/23/2024, 6:45 PM

Summary of Bill S 3482

Bill 118 s 3482, also known as the 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023, aims to improve the effectiveness of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by requiring phone service providers to transmit accurate location information to emergency responders when a call is made to the Lifeline. This bill is crucial in ensuring that individuals in crisis receive timely and appropriate assistance.

The legislation mandates that phone service providers must transmit the caller's precise location information to emergency responders, including latitude and longitude coordinates, within 18 months of the bill's enactment. This information will enable responders to quickly locate individuals in need of help, especially in situations where the caller is unable to provide their location verbally.

Additionally, the bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish rules and regulations to ensure compliance with the new location transmission requirements. The FCC will also be responsible for monitoring and enforcing these regulations to guarantee that phone service providers are meeting the necessary standards. Overall, the 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023 is a critical piece of legislation that aims to enhance the effectiveness of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and improve the response time for individuals in crisis. By requiring phone service providers to transmit accurate location information to emergency responders, this bill has the potential to save lives and provide much-needed support to those in need.

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Current Status of Bill S 3482

Bill S 3482 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 13, 2023. Bill S 3482 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 13, 2023. Bill S 3482's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of December 13, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3482

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3482

988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023A bill to establish a multi-stakeholder advisory committee tasked with providing detailed recommendations to address challenges to transmitting geolocation information with calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and for other purposes.

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