California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 701 — Missing persons: mobile telephone location.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law declares it the duty of all law enforcement agencies to immediately assist any person who is attempting to make a report of a missing person or runaway. This bill would authorize a peace officer to require a mobile telephony service carrier to provide the location of a mobile communication device, with a global positioning system, where the subscriber for the mobile telephony service has authorized the carrier to provide the requested information to a peace officer, where a missing person report has been filed for an at risk child or elder. Existing law requires a mobile telephony service carrier to provide subscribers with specified services. This bill would require a mobile telephony service carrier to provide subscribers with the option of authorizing the carrier to provide the location of a mobile communication device, with a global positioning system, on the subscriber's calling plan to a peace officer requesting the information, as prescribed.

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Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and U. & C.

  5. From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.

  6. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Wagner · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Wagner

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 701 do?
Existing law declares it the duty of all law enforcement agencies to immediately assist any person who is attempting to make a report of a missing person or runaway. This bill would authorize a peace officer to require a mobile telephony service carrier to provide the location of a mobile communication device, with a global positioning system, where the subscriber for the mobile telephony service has authorized the carrier to provide the requested information to a peace officer, where a missing person report has been filed for an at risk child or elder. Existing law requires a mobile telephony service carrier to provide subscribers with specified services. This bill would require a mobile telephony service carrier to provide subscribers with the option of authorizing the carrier to provide the location of a mobile communication device, with a global positioning system, on the subscriber's calling plan to a peace officer requesting the information, as prescribed.
Who sponsors AB 701?
AB 701 is sponsored by Wagner.
What is the current status of AB 701?
This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 701?
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