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H.R. 1818 (116th)

Kelsey Smith Act

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Introduced

18 March 2019

Last action

19 March 2019 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Sponsors

Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4], Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3], Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

5 December 2025

Summary

Kelsey Smith Act This bill requires a mobile or internet voice service provider to disclose, at the request of an investigative or law enforcement officer (or public safety employee or agent on behalf of such officer), the location information of a device if the officer asserts (1) that the device was used to place a 911 call, or (2) reasonable suspicion that the device is in the possession of an individual who is in an emergency situation. The bill prohibits a civil action or administrative proceeding against a telecommunications carrier that discloses call location information in accordance with this bill.

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Timeline

  1. 18 March 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 March 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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