Senate Republicans Applaud Passage of Kelsey Smith Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Senator Sharon Carson

March 17, 2010 (603) 271-2674

Senate Republicans Applaud Passage of Kelsey Smith Act

Concord, NH – Today the Senate unanimously passed SB 435, also known as the Kelsey Smith Act, which allows law enforcement personnel to use cell phones to track the location of someone in an emergency situation.

“I couldn’t be more thrilled with the passage of this legislation. If this gives law enforcement the ability to save just one life, it will be well worth it,” said the bill’s prime sponsor Senator Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry).

The bill is modeled after legislation passed in Kansas where Kelsey Smith was abducted and murdered.

“I am pleased to have the support of emergency personnel and have made sure that privacy protections are paramount. This bill will provide an invaluable tool to our law enforcement community,” said Senator Carson