What is Alyssa’s Law?
Alyssa’s Law is critical legislation addressing the issue of law enforcement response time when a life-threatening emergency occurs because time equals life. The law calls for the installation of silent panic alarms that are directly linked to law enforcement, so in case of any emergency they will get on the scene as quickly as possible, take down a threat and triage any victims.
To-date legislation for Alyssa’s Law is as follows:
New Jersey
Alyssa’s Law PASSED in New Jersey on 2/6/2019 and has gone into effect.
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Alyssa’s Law Compliance
Florida
Alyssa’s Law PASSED in Florida on 6/30/2020.
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New York
Alyssa’s Law PASSED in New York on 6/23/22.
For the state of New York, bills for Alyssa’s Law was submitted by Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski and Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick.
Learn More about S7132A
Nebraska
For the state of Nebraska, Alyssa’s Law was introduced by Senator Tony Vargas of Omaha LB1156.
Federal
Learn More About HR4606
Learn More About HR3665
Learn More About HR2717
Learn More About HR3661
Learn More About HR 4999
Learn More About HR5000
Safer Schools Act (HR 3618)
The Safer Schools Act was introduced at the federal level by Representative Roger Williams (R-TX-25). It was referred to the House Commitee on Education and the Workforce on September 12, 2023. You can click here for updated information on the bill.
Office Phone: (202) 225-9896
Legislative Director is Ben Johnson – johnson@mail.house.gov
Scheduler is Sara Catherine Joseph – sara.catherine.joseph@mail.house.gov
ALYSSA Act (HR 4999)
The Alyssa’s Legacy Youth in Schools Safety Alert (ALYSSA) Act was introduced at the federal level by Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5). This life-saving legislation mandates and funds silent panic alarms for public schools in the United States.
SOS Act (HR 5000)
The Strengthening Our Schools (SOS) Act of 2023 (H.R. 5000) was also introduced by Representative Gottheimer to increase investment in more well-trained School Resource Officers so that every school has a first responder already on campus in the event of a critical incident.
Arizona
For the state of Arizona, Alyssa’s Law was introduced by Representatives Hernandez D. Chavez of Espinoza and Hernandez A. Payne of Sierra.
Learn More About HB2803
Learn More About HB2683
Texas
Alyssa’s Law PASSED in Texas in May 2023.
Learn More About HB204
Learn More About HB669
Virginia
For the state of Virginia, Alyssa’s Law was introduced by Representative Timothy V. Anderson.
Learn More About HB1125
Oregon
For the State of Oregon, Alyssa’s Law was introduced by Representative Emerson Levy.
Learn More About HB3101
Georgia
Alyssa’s Law is currently In progress in the state of Georgia.
Tennessee
Alyssa’s Law PASSED in Tennessee in May 2023.
Michigan
Alyssa’s Law is currently In progress in the state of Michigan.
Massachussetts
A bill is scheduled for a joint hearing on September 18th.
Alyssa’s Law Passage Map
