9-1-1 Regulatory Compliance Grows

Author: Irwin Lazar, President & Principal Analyst

Kari’s Law and RAY BAUM’S Act Compliance Now Exceeds 80%

Kari’s Law and RAY BAUM’s Act are two federal laws mandating specific treatment of calls placed to 9-1-1 within the United States. Based on Metrigy's research, compliance with both laws had tracked at roughly 63% since 2023. However, our most recent data, gathered in the first quarter of 2026, shows that compliance with both laws has risen to 80.1%.

Still, some confusion remains about what it means to be compliant, particularly for legacy systems. Failure to ensure compliance poses organizational safety, monetary, and reputational risks. In addition to monetary forfeiture, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) enforcement might require companies to take certain actions and include reporting requirements.

In this report, we look at the current state of compliance, why it is critical that organizations achieve compliance, what it means to be compliant, and the proper steps for achieving compliance with Kari’s Law and RAY BAUM’S Act.

Note that Metrigy does not provide legal guidance or counsel. We urge IT and business leaders to seek out appropriate legal counsel to determine their own risk and ensure the sufficiency of their 9-1-1 implementation strategy.

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Kari’s Law and RAY BAUM’S Act Defined
  • Kari’s Law
  • RAY BAUM’s Act
• Current State of Compliance
  • Compliance Challenges Remain
• Risk of Non-Compliance
• How Organizations Can Achieve Compliance
• Leveraging Third-Party Platforms to Ensure Compliance
• Conclusions and Recommendations
• Working With Metrigy