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Kelsey Smith Act
4/7/2025, 3:08 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4889
The Kelsey Smith Act, also known as Bill 114 hr 4889, is a piece of legislation that aims to assist law enforcement in locating missing persons in emergency situations. The bill is named after Kelsey Smith, a young woman who was abducted and murdered in 2007.
The main provision of the Kelsey Smith Act requires cell phone service providers to disclose the location of a wireless device to law enforcement agencies in cases of emergency. This information can only be accessed if there is reason to believe that the individual is in danger of death or serious harm.
The bill also includes provisions to protect the privacy of individuals by requiring law enforcement agencies to obtain a court order before accessing location information from cell phone service providers. Additionally, the bill includes safeguards to prevent abuse of the system, such as penalties for unauthorized access to location information. Overall, the Kelsey Smith Act is aimed at improving the ability of law enforcement agencies to quickly locate missing persons in emergency situations, while also protecting the privacy rights of individuals.
The main provision of the Kelsey Smith Act requires cell phone service providers to disclose the location of a wireless device to law enforcement agencies in cases of emergency. This information can only be accessed if there is reason to believe that the individual is in danger of death or serious harm.
The bill also includes provisions to protect the privacy of individuals by requiring law enforcement agencies to obtain a court order before accessing location information from cell phone service providers. Additionally, the bill includes safeguards to prevent abuse of the system, such as penalties for unauthorized access to location information. Overall, the Kelsey Smith Act is aimed at improving the ability of law enforcement agencies to quickly locate missing persons in emergency situations, while also protecting the privacy rights of individuals.
Current Status of Bill HR 4889
Bill HR 4889 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2016. Bill HR 4889 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on March 23, 2016. Bill HR 4889's most recent activity was On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 229 - 158 (Roll no. 229). as of May 23, 2016
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4889
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4889
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4889
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