Kari's Law Reporting Act
In committeeKari's Law Reporting Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to publish a report on the enforcement of Kari’s Law, which requires multiline telephone systems to be preconfigured to allow users to dial 9-1-1 directly from any phone without dialing any additional code or prefix. The report must include (1) a summary of the extent to which multiline telephone system manufacturers and vendors have complied with the law, and any obstacles to their compliance; and (2) related recommendations for improvements to FCC policy or further legislation, if necessary.
Apr 22, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Passed
The Kari's Law Reporting Act directs the FCC to publish a report on the implementation of the Kari's Law Act of 2017. It aims to assess compliance, identify challenges, and suggest improvements or further legislation. The bill is straightforward, focusing on transparency and oversight without involving financial allocations or wealth transfers.