To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require a provider of a commercial mobile service or an IP-enabled voice service to provide call location information concerning the user of such a service to law enforcement agencies in order to respond to a call for emergency services or in an emergency situation that involves the risk of death or serious physical harm.
Kelsey Smith Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require a telecommunication carrier to provide, at the request of a law enforcement agency, call location information of users of a commercial mobile service or an IP-enabled voice service (e.g., cell phones) to such agency and other public safety and health agencies in order to respond to emergency situations.
Prohibits any cause of action against any commercial mobile service or IP-enabled voice service provider (including its officers, employees, or agents) for providing such call location information in good faith.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.
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