New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4823: Enacts the Kelsey Smith Act to require wireless service providers to provide call location information to law enforcement during an emergency
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 4823 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the Kelsey Smith Act to require wireless service providers to provide call location information to law enforcement during an emergency. Primary sponsor: James Sanders (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts the Kelsey Smith Act to require wireless service providers to provide call location information to law enforcement during an emergency.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Sanders | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
- REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION