Kelsey Smith Act

House Bill

H.R. 7752

119th Congress

Kelsey Smith Act

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 2, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Derek Schmidt

R - KS

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This bill would require technology companies and service providers to immediately share users' location data with 911 centers and law enforcement during emergencies, without waiting for a warrant. The legislation aims to help first responders quickly locate people in life-threatening situations, such as kidnappings, medical emergencies, or active shooter incidents.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced3/2/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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Kelsey Smith Act

This bill would require technology companies and service providers to immediately share users' location data with 911 centers and law enforcement during emergencies, without waiting for a warrant. The legislation aims to help first responders quickly locate pe

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This bill would require technology companies and service providers to immediately share users' location data with 911 centers and law enforcement during emergencies, without waiting for a warrant. The legislation aims to help first responders quickly locate people in life-threatening situations, such as kidnappings, medical emergencies, or active shooter incidents.

Bill Number: 7752
Introduced: 3/2/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Kelsey Smith Act
Bill Number: 7752
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 3/2/2026
Summary: This bill would require technology companies and service providers to immediately share users' location data with 911 centers and law enforcement during emergencies, without waiting for a warrant. The legislation aims to help first responders quickly locate people in life-threatening situations, suc

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require technology companies and service providers to immediately share users' location data with 911 centers and law enforcement during emergencies, without waiting for a warrant. The legislation aims to help first responders quickly locate people in life-threatening situations, such as kidnappings, medical emergencies, or active shooter incidents.

Last updated: 3/3/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Mandates that tech companies must provide real-time location data to law enforcement and 911 centers during declared emergencies
Eliminates the current need for warrants or lengthy legal processes when time-sensitive situations involve potential loss of life or serious injury
Applies to all location-tracking services including cell phones, apps, and connected devices
Raises important questions about the balance between emergency response capabilities and digital privacy protections
Could significantly reduce response times for locating missing persons, kidnapping victims, or individuals in medical distress

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly affect anyone who uses a smartphone or location-enabled device, as their whereabouts could be shared with authorities during emergencies without their explicit consent or a warrant. First responders and law enforcement would gain faster access to potentially life-saving location information, while privacy advocates may be concerned about the potential for misuse or overly broad definitions of what constitutes an emergency. Families of missing persons and vulnerable individuals could benefit from quicker rescue efforts.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7752, 119th Congress (2026). "Kelsey Smith Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7752

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