Kari's Law Reporting Act

Hozzl · 2026-04-28T06:08:33Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5201 Kari's Law Reporting Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/28/2026, 6:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5201

This bill, designated as H.R. 5201 in the 119th Congress and introduced on September 8, 2025, aims to direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report concerning the implementation of the Kari's Law Act of 2017.

Congressional Summary of HR 5201

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5201

Bill HR 5201 is currently in the status of Passed in House since April 21, 2026. Bill HR 5201 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 8, 2025. Bill HR 5201's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of April 22, 2026