Kari's Law Reporting Act

Hozzl · 2026-04-08T18:02:11Z

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.

4/8/2026, 6:02 PM

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 Bill Introduced since September 8, 2025. 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 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495. as of March 26, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5201

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5201

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report on implementation of the Kari's Law Act of 2017, and for other purposes.

Comments

Esmeralda Lanier

42,463

13 days ago

So glad this bill passed! Finally, no more dialing 9 to get an outside line in case of emergency. This is a no-brainer, folks. But seriously, why did it take so long for this to become a law? What's next for improving emergency communication systems in the US?