Alyssa’s law is an important piece of legislation that requires each public elementary and secondary school to be equipped with silent panic alarms that are directly linked to local law enforcement authorities. The goal of this legislation is to decrease the time it takes for local law enforcement to arrive at a school in an emergency situation.
This legislation was created after the tragic events which took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. On February 14, 2018, student Alyssa Alhadeff, and 16 others lost their lives, while 17 others were injured when an assailant opened fire on students and staff. Alyssa’s mother, Lori Alhadeff, has lobbied legislators in many states to pass Alyssa’s Law to improve communication and response times in critical situations.
Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington are the states where legislation for Alyssa’s Law has been passed and implemented. There are many other states that are pursuing the implementation of Alyssa’s Law as well. Please take a look at chart below to view more information on the states involved.
In February 2024, Rep. Treadaway introduced a version of Alyssa’s Law (HB 216) to require school districts in Alabama to install silent panic alarm systems in their schools and train employees.
This bill (HB 2683) was introduced by representatives Daniel Hernandez and Kevin Payne on February 8, 2022. The bill would require all public schools to implement a panic alarm that is linked directly to local law enforcement. Click here to learn more.
Alyssa’s law is in progress in the state of Arkansas. Learn more about HB1492 here.
Alyssa’s Law is in progress in Connecticut. Learn more about SB 846 here.
Alyssa’s Law requires each Florida public school, including charter schools, to implement a mobile panic alert system capable of connecting emergency services technologies to ensure real-time coordination between the school and first responders. Click here to learn more.
“Ricky and Alyssa’s Law”: Requires local school systems to implement mobile panic alert systems. Learn more about SB 17 here.
Illinois enacted Alyssa’s Law (HB 5107) in 2026, requiring school districts and private schools to consider the use of mobile panic alert systems when developing their school emergency and crisis response plans by the beginning of the 2028–2029 school year. If implemented, an “Alyssa’s Alert” must be capable of connecting diverse emergency service technologies to support real-time coordination and integrate with local 911 infrastructure.
Alyssa’s law is in progress in the state of Kentucky. Learn more about HB 14 here.
Alyssa’s law is in progress in the state of Maine. Learn more about LD 808 here.
Alyssa’s law is in progress in the state of Massachusetts. Learn more about HB 3881 here.
Alyssa’s law is in progress in the state of Missouri. Learn more about SB 1733 here.
Alyssa’s law is in progress in the state of Mississippi. Learn more about SB 2498 here.
Alyssa’s law is in progress in the state of Montana. Learn more about MT LC1521 here.
Governor Phil Murphy signed Alyssa’s Law (A764) on February 6, 2019. This mandates that each public school building is equipped with a panic alarm that can notify the authorities in the event of an emergency situation, such as an active shooter. Click here to learn more.
On June 23, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed Alyssa’s Law (S.7132B/A.10018). This mandates that schools include information regarding the implementation of a panic alarm system within their schools in their district-wide safety plan. Click here to learn more.
Alyssa’s Law is in progress. Learn more about SB 313 here.
The Oklahoma Legislature has passed House Bill 4073, also known as “Alyssa’s Law. Click here to learn more.
HB 3101, introduced by Representative Levy, would require schools to have wireless panic alert device in each classroom of each school building. Click here to learn more.
Alyssa’s Law is in progress in the state of Pennsylvania. Learn more about SB 1206 here.
Alyssa’s Law is currently in progress in South Carolina. Learn more about HB 3258 here.
Alyssa’s Law passed in Tennessee in May 2023. Click here to learn more.
As of May 5, 2023, Alyssa’s Law has passed in Texas (SB 838/HB 669). This law mandates that each school district and open-enrollment charter school shall provide each classroom in the district or school with a panic alert device that allows for immediate contact with district or school emergency services or emergency services agencies, law enforcement agencies, health departments, and fire departments. Learn more here.
Alyssa’s Law has PASSED in the state of Utah. Learn more about HB 84 here.
Virginia enacted Alyssa’s Law (HB 592) in 2026, allowing school boards to provide employees in public elementary and secondary school buildings with wearable panic alarm systems. These systems are designed to quickly communicate a school security emergency by sending a signal directly to the local 911 public safety answering point and, when appropriate, initiating a multisensory schoolwide emergency notification.
On Monday, May 19, 2025, Washington state Gov.Bob Ferguson signed “Alyssa’s Law” into effect. Senate Bill 5004 requires school districts to coordinate emergency plans with local first responders. Districts also must ensure schools have at least one piece of technology to be used in the event of an emergency.
West Virginia enacted Alyssa’s Law (HB 4798) in 2026, permitting public schools to implement wearable panic alert systems, contingent upon available funding. Qualifying systems must be capable of integrating with local 911 infrastructure to transmit emergency calls and mobile activations and initiate a campus-wide lockdown notification. The law also established the Alyssa Alhadeff School Safety Fund to support mobile panic buttons and similar school safety equipment.
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At Status Solutions we specialize in and offer situational awareness solutions that improve school safety and meet the requirements of Alyssa’s Law. Our Situational Awareness Response Assistant (SARA) solution can be implemented in schools to trigger silent panic alarms as well as contact and provide law enforcement with detailed information regarding an ongoing situation automatically. The SARA system is both scalable and customizable so it can meet any school’s unique needs.
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