H.R. 5201 · Passed House · Science, Technology, Communications

Kari's Law Reporting Act

Sponsor: Doris O. Matsui (D-CA)

What it does

• Requires the FCC to publish a report on enforcement of Kari's Law, which requires multiline telephone systems to allow direct 9-1-1 dialing without a prefix.
• Requires a summary of how far manufacturers and vendors have complied and any obstacles to compliance.
• Requires recommendations for FCC policy changes or further legislation, if needed.

Official summary

Kari'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.

Latest action

Apr 22, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation