HB 1055
Cell location information; require wireless service providers to disclose to law enforcement under certain circumstances.
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Bill overview
An act to require wireless service providers to provide call location information concerning a telecommunications device of a user to a requesting law enforcement agency OR public safety answering point when requested for the purpose of responding to a call for emergency services OR IN an emergency situation that involves the risk of death OR serious physical harm; To authorize wireless service providers to establish protocols by which the provider voluntarily discloses call location information; To prohibit a claim for relief IN any court against any wireless service provider OR any other person for providing call location information if acting IN good faith under this act; To require the department of public safety to obtain and disseminate contact information from all wireless service providers authorized to do business IN this state; To bring forward section 19-5-319, mississippi code of 1972, for the purpose of possible amendment; And for related purposes.
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Ford (73rd)
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