RI S0284 | 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 (Amended) [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 Provide Call Location Information Of A Telecommunication Device To A 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 Provide Call Location Information Of A Telecommunication Device To A Requesting Law Enforcement Agency In Emergency Situations That Involve Death Or Serious Risk Of Harm)

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History

DateChamberAction
2013-07-15SenateSigned by Governor
2013-07-11SenateTransmitted to Governor
2013-06-27HouseHouse passed as amended in concurrence
2013-06-18HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/27/2013)
2013-06-18HouseCommittee recommends passage as amended in concurrence
2013-06-14HouseScheduled for consideration (06/18/2013)
2013-06-04HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2013-05-30HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/04/2013)
2013-04-24HouseReferred to House Corporations
2013-04-23SenateSenate passed as amended (floor amendment)
2013-04-10SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (04/23/2013)
2013-04-04SenateCommittee recommends passage
2013-04-02SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/04/2013)
2013-02-12SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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