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Senate committee advances bill shielding utilities that share IP/geolocation with emergency responders
Summary
SB 204 would protect utilities from liability if they provide IP or geolocation information to emergency personnel during emergencies, add reasonable time-frame expectations for smaller providers and create reporting pathways for suspected abuse; the committee passed the bill on a voice vote.
Senator Stearch introduced Senate Bill 204 on the committee floor, saying the measure would shield utility companies from lawsuits when they provide IP or geolocation information to emergency personnel during urgent situations. He said the proposal builds on earlier law that allowed carriers to provide cell-tower pings to responders and was prompted by a recent local case…
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