Mystic Alerts Act

No Extra Costs: Service providers cannot charge a separate or additional fee for the satellite transmission of emergency alerts, ensuring users don't pay more for this safety feature. (Section 2(a)(5))

Expanded Alert Reach: The bill allows emergency alerts to be sent via satellite to subscribers with capable devices, providing another way to receive critical warnings. (Section 2(a)(1))

Consumer Control: Subscribers who have opted out of receiving emergency alerts can still prevent their devices from receiving these alerts via satellite. (Section 2(a)(4))

Limited Liability for Providers: Service providers, and their employees or agents, cannot be held liable for harm resulting from the transmission or failure to transmit a satellite emergency alert. (Section 2(c)(1)(A))

Data Privacy: Service providers are protected from liability when they release subscriber information to government agencies, law enforcement, or emergency facilities in connection with delivering a satellite alert. (Section 2(c)(1)(B))

Provider Choice: Because the bill allows providers to elect not to transmit emergency alerts by satellite, some users may not have access to this feature depending on their service provider. (Section 2(a)(3))