Kari’s Law Implementation Approaching

AUSTIN — In three weeks all businesses, schools, and hotels across the state will now be required by law to directly access 911. KETK reports state lawmakers passed the law in 2015 known as “Kari’s Law”. It was named after Kari Hunt, a woman who was attacked in 2013 by her ex-husband in a Marshall hotel room. Kari’s 9-year-old daughter tried calling 911 four times but could not get through. The reason: she did not know she had to dial “9” to get an outside line. Kari died before help could arrive. The Commission on State Emergency Communications says businesses have until September 1st to comply. Businesses which are unable to comply can file for a one year waiver.