Kari's Law Act of 2017

Bill 115 s 123, also known as Kari's Law Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation that was introduced in the United States Congress. The bill is named after Kari Hunt, who was tragically killed in a hotel room in 2013 after her daughter was unable to dial 911 from the hotel phone because she did not know she had to dial an extra number to reach an outside line.

The main purpose of Kari's Law Act of 2017 is to ensure that anyone dialing 911 from a multi-line telephone system (MLTS) can reach emergency services without having to dial an additional number, such as a "9" or "0," to reach an outside line. This bill aims to make it easier for individuals to quickly and easily access emergency services in times of need.

The bill requires that all MLTS systems be configured to allow direct dialing of 911 without the need for an additional prefix or code. It also requires that MLTS systems provide notification to a central location on the property when a 911 call is made, so that emergency responders can quickly locate the caller in case of an emergency. Overall, Bill 115 s 123, Kari's Law Act of 2017, seeks to improve access to emergency services and ensure that individuals can quickly and easily reach help in times of crisis. The bill has received bipartisan support and is seen as an important step towards enhancing public safety and protecting individuals in emergency situations.