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Improving Location Data for 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Calls

This act aims to improve how emergency services can locate individuals calling the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. A special committee will be established to develop recommendations for transmitting geolocation information, potentially speeding up emergency response and enhancing citizen safety.
Key points
Establishment of an advisory committee to study challenges in transmitting caller location data to the 988 Lifeline.
The committee will develop recommendations on technical standards and privacy concerns to enhance caller location accuracy.
The goal is to enable faster and more effective responses to crisis calls, potentially saving lives.
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Print number: 118_HR_6763
Sponsor: Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]
Process start date: 2023-12-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6763.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of an advisory committee to study challenges in transmitting caller location data to the 988 Lifeline.
  • The committee will develop recommendations on technical standards and privacy concerns to enhance caller location accuracy.
  • The goal is to enable faster and more effective responses to crisis calls, potentially saving lives.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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