What Is Kari’s Law — and Why It Matters

In 2013, Kari Hunt’s 9-year-old daughter tried to dial 911 from a hotel phone — but the call never reached help because the system required dialing “9” first for an outside line.

Kari’s Law was passed to ensure that never happens again.It requires all multi-line systems to:

1. Allow direct 911 calls with no prefix.

2. Automatically notify on-site personnel so they can guide first responders quickly.

Together with the Ray Baum’s Act, these rules make accurate location alerts mandatory — and ignoring them can mean real liability for your organization.

Every business phone system installed after 2020 must comply with Kari’s Law and the Ray Baum’s Act — requiring direct 911 dialing and instant on-site notification of the emergency’s location.

Many older systems fail these requirements, creating serious safety and liability risks if responders can’t reach the right area in time.

Link Business Communications installs and supports fully compliant systems that go beyond the basics. When someone dials 911, our platform automatically:🔹 Calls the front desk or designated agent, announcing exactly where the emergency call originated.🔹 Sends instant text and email alerts with the same information to key staff.🔹 Keeps your business protected with lifetime warranty, monitoring, and local support.

Don’t wait for an emergency to discover your phones aren’t ready.Schedule a free compliance check today — and make sure your business is both safe and protected.