The bill, S.B. No. 816, amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow providers of electronic communications and remote computing services to disclose electronic customer data to law enforcement in certain immediate life-threatening situations. Specifically, the new Article 18B.5025 permits such disclosure if the provider believes in good faith that an immediate life-threatening situation exists, which could lead to death or serious bodily injury, and if an alert has been issued regarding the individual at risk. This provision aims to enhance public safety by enabling timely access to critical information during emergencies.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing provisions regarding the liability of service providers. It establishes that subscribers or customers cannot bring a cause of action against service providers for disclosing electronic customer data to law enforcement as authorized by the new article. This change is intended to protect service providers from legal repercussions when they act in good faith to assist in life-threatening situations. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and applies to disclosures made on or after that date.