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Kelsey Smith Act: Rapid Location Sharing in Emergencies

This act allows emergency services and law enforcement to quickly obtain phone location information in situations involving risk of death or serious harm. Its goal is to speed up assistance in emergencies like disappearances or 911 calls, enhancing citizen safety.
Key points
Telecommunication service providers must immediately share device location upon request from authorities in life-threatening emergencies.
Authorities must maintain a record of such requests, including the requester's details and justification for location disclosure.
Telecom companies are protected from lawsuits for providing location data in accordance with this act.
The act does not exempt compliance with state laws regarding emergency location sharing.
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Print number: 118_HR_6823
Sponsor: Rep. LaTurner, Jake [R-KS-2]
Process start date: 2023-12-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Kelsey Smith Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6823.

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 2023-12-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Telecommunication service providers must immediately share device location upon request from authorities in life-threatening emergencies.
  • Authorities must maintain a record of such requests, including the requester's details and justification for location disclosure.
  • Telecom companies are protected from lawsuits for providing location data in accordance with this act.
  • The act does not exempt compliance with state laws regarding emergency location sharing.
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. LaTurner, Jake [R-KS-2].

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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