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Improving Location Tracking for 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Callers

This Act establishes an expert advisory committee tasked with solving the technical and policy challenges of transmitting accurate location data from callers to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The goal is to ensure that crisis centers and emergency responders can quickly and precisely locate individuals in distress, significantly improving response effectiveness and potentially saving lives. The committee will deliver recommendations on technical standards, privacy concerns, and implementation costs.
Key points
Creation of an advisory committee to develop standards for sending geolocation information during 988 crisis calls.
Aims to provide faster and more accurate emergency assistance to individuals experiencing mental health crises.
The committee must study consumer privacy implications and the costs associated with mandating location data transmission.
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Print number: 118_S_3482
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
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_S_3482.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of an advisory committee to develop standards for sending geolocation information during 988 crisis calls.
  • Aims to provide faster and more accurate emergency assistance to individuals experiencing mental health crises.
  • The committee must study consumer privacy implications and the costs associated with mandating location data transmission.
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 Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Health Security