2013 House Bill 5110

Mandate cell phone providers disclose user location info in emergencies

Introduced in the House

Oct. 29, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Kurt Heise (R-20)

To require cell phone companies to disclose call location information when requested by law enforcement because the information is needed in an emergency situation that involves the risk of death or injury. The bill would grant legal immunity to cell phone companies for making the disclosures.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Feb. 26, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.