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MA H1715
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Colleen Garry
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Establishes legal immunity for carriers and their employees who provide location information in good faith under this law
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Directs the Executive Office to maintain a database of carrier emergency contacts and make it available to all public safety answer points statewide
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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