RI H5456 | 2013 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Passed on July 15 2013 - 100% progression
Action: 2013-07-15 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Summary

An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers -- Duties Of Utilities And Carriers (would Create The "kelsey Smith Act" Which Would Require Telecommunications Carriers To Provide Call Location Information Of A Telecommunication Device To Requesting Law Enforcement Agency In Emergency Situations That Involve Death Or Serious Risk Of Harm)

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Title

An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers -- Duties Of Utilities And Carriers (would Create The "kelsey Smith Act" Which Would Require Telecommunications Carriers To Provide Call Location Information Of A Telecommunication Device To Requesting Law Enforcement Agency In Emergency Situations That Involve Death Or Serious Risk Of Harm)

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History

DateChamberAction
2013-07-15HouseSigned by Governor
2013-07-10HouseTransmitted to Governor
2013-06-27SenateSenate passed Sub A in concurrence
2013-06-20SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/27/2013)
2013-05-30SenateCommittee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
2013-06-19SenatePlaced on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/20/2013)
2013-05-28SenateScheduled for consideration (05/30/2013)
2013-05-21SenateReferred to Senate Judiciary
2013-05-08HouseHouse passed Sub A
2013-05-02HousePlaced on House Calendar (05/08/2013)
2013-04-30HouseCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
2013-04-26HouseScheduled for consideration (04/30/2013)
2013-03-13HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2013-03-08HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/13/2013)
2013-02-14HouseIntroduced, referred to House Corporations

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