Sen. Cruz: Kari’s Law Will Save Lives
Kari’s Law allows multiline telephone systems to dial 911 without requiring extra digits to reach outside lines
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement after President Trump signed the bipartisan Kari’s Law, named in honor of Kari Hunt of Marshall, Texas. In 2013, Hunt was killed in her hotel room after her daughter was unable to reach emergency responders due to the hotel phone system's requirement of dialing an extra “9” to reach 911. Kari’s Law allows multiline telephone systems to dial 911 without requiring extra digits to reach outside lines. Sen. Cruz is an original cosponsor of the bill.
“The Hunt family suffered enormous grief. No family should have to endure that kind of pain,” Sen. Cruz said. “Had the technology been accessible during Kari’s time of need, she might still be alive. I am grateful for my colleagues in both the House and the Senate for their support, and am glad President Trump has signed this life-saving bill into law.”
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