This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report on the implementation of the Kari's Law Act of 2017 within 180 days.
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.
1. The Federal Communications Commission must report on how well businesses follow the Kari's Law Act. 2. The report will identify challenges that companies face in complying with the law. 3. It will suggest improvements to help the Commission enforce the law more effectively. 4. The Commission may recommend new laws to address ongoing issues related to emergency calls.
This bill affects businesses that use multi-line telephone systems and the people who rely on emergency services.