The bill S. 114 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 23-3-340, which mandates that wireless telecommunications carriers provide call location information to law enforcement agencies upon request. This provision is specifically applicable in emergency situations where there is a risk of death or serious physical harm. The bill outlines that law enforcement agencies can only request this information for the purpose of responding to emergencies and that wireless service providers may establish their own protocols for voluntarily disclosing such information.

Additionally, the bill includes protections for wireless service providers, stating that no civil or criminal action may be brought against them for providing location information if they act in good faith under the provisions of this section. Furthermore, the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is tasked with obtaining and disseminating contact information from all wireless service providers in South Carolina to facilitate these requests from law enforcement agencies. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/11/2024: 23-3-340
Latest Version: 23-3-340