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OK SB1221

Bill

Status

Passed

4/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Pam Peterson

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Business owners and operators must configure telephone and VoIP systems to allow direct 9-1-1 dialing without requiring any additional codes, digits, prefixes, or trunk-access codes

  • When someone dials 9-1-1 from a residential or business facility, the phone system must send a notification to a central location on-site, provided no hardware upgrades are needed to enable this feature

  • Telephone and Interconnected VoIP service providers must notify affected commercial customers in writing within 60 days of enactment and at least annually thereafter, and inform new commercial customers at service initiation

  • The law applies only to the extent it is not inconsistent with or preempted by federal law

  • Effective date: January 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Telecommunications; creating "Kari's Law"; requiring direct access to dial 9-1-1 services. Effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/21/2016

4/21/2016

Committee Referrals

Utilities3/16/2016
Energy2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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