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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

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

3/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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