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MA H1715

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Colleen Garry

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires wireless telecommunications carriers and in-vehicle security/communications providers to immediately disclose device location information to law enforcement for emergency calls, missing person investigations, or situations involving risk of death or serious physical harm

  • Mandates all wireless carriers and in-vehicle service providers submit emergency contact information to the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security annually by June 15th

  • Establishes legal immunity for carriers and their employees who provide location information in good faith under this law

  • Directs the Executive Office to maintain a database of carrier emergency contacts and make it available to all public safety answer points statewide

  • Requires the Executive Office to promulgate regulations for administration and enforcement of these provisions

Legislative Description

Relative to locating missing persons via mobile data (Kelsey's Bill)

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

10/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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