Kari's Law Act of 2016

Bill 114 hr 4167, also known as Kari's Law Act of 2016, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of ensuring that individuals can easily dial 911 in case of an emergency. The bill is named after Kari Hunt, who was tragically killed by her estranged husband in a hotel room in 2013. During the incident, Kari's daughter attempted to dial 911 from the hotel room phone but was unable to do so because she did not know that she needed to dial an additional number to reach an outside line.

The main provision of the bill requires multi-line telephone systems (MLTS) in hotels, office buildings, and other facilities to be configured to allow direct dialing of 911 without the need for an additional prefix or code. This is intended to make it easier for individuals to quickly reach emergency services in times of crisis.

The bill also requires MLTS manufacturers and vendors to provide information to customers about how to enable direct dialing of 911 on their systems. Additionally, the bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish rules and regulations to ensure compliance with the requirements of the law. Overall, the Kari's Law Act of 2016 aims to improve access to emergency services and enhance public safety by ensuring that individuals can easily and quickly reach 911 in case of an emergency.