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AZ HB2929
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Carter
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 8-901 to require cellular telephone carriers to disclose location information of missing, kidnapped, or runaway children under 18 years old to law enforcement if there is reasonable suspicion the child possesses a cellular device and may be in an emergency situation risking death or serious physical injury.
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Permits location disclosure when a cellular device was used by a parent or legal guardian to make an emergency 911 call within the preceding 24 hours requesting emergency assistance.
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Requires cellular carriers that disclose location information to retain the name of the requesting law enforcement officer or employee, a description of the location request, and a declaration that disclosure is needed based on specified emergency conditions.
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Provides immunity from liability for cellular telephone carriers that disclose location information under these provisions.
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Defines "cellular telephone carrier" as a wireless services provider regulated by the Federal Communications Commission and "mobile carrier" as a company providing wireless connectivity to mobile devices.
Legislative Description
Missing children; cellular; location disclosure
Child Safety - Title 8
Last Action
House read second time
2/13/2025