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Easier Phone Location in Emergencies: Kelsey Smith Act

This new act makes it easier for emergency services to quickly obtain phone location data in situations involving risk of death or serious harm. This aims to help respond faster to emergency calls and locate individuals in danger. Telecommunication service providers will be required to provide this data without delay.
Key points
Emergency services (police, fire, ambulance) can more quickly obtain phone location in situations of life-threatening danger or serious physical harm.
Telecommunication service providers are required to immediately provide location data upon request from authorized agencies.
The act protects service providers from lawsuits for providing location data in accordance with its provisions.
The requirement applies to both 911 emergency calls and situations where there is reasonable suspicion of a life-threatening or serious harm emergency.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3825
Sponsor: Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]
Process start date: 2025-06-06
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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 119_HR_3825.

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 2025-06-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Emergency services (police, fire, ambulance) can more quickly obtain phone location in situations of life-threatening danger or serious physical harm.
  • Telecommunication service providers are required to immediately provide location data upon request from authorized agencies.
  • The act protects service providers from lawsuits for providing location data in accordance with its provisions.
  • The requirement applies to both 911 emergency calls and situations where there is reasonable suspicion of a life-threatening or serious harm emergency.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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