Enhancing School Safety with Rapid Emergency Response
Alyssa’s Law mandates that all public elementary and secondary schools be equipped with silent panic alarms directly linked to local law enforcement. This critical legislation addresses emergency response times, ensuring officers can arrive quickly to neutralize threats and provide aid when every second counts. By enabling immediate, discreet alerts, Alyssa’s Law helps protect students and staff, reinforcing school safety without disruption.
The Story Behind Alyssa’s Law
Alyssa’s Law is named in memory of Alyssa Alhadeff, a 14-year-old student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. On February 14, 2018, Alyssa was one of 17 victims tragically lost in a mass school shooting.
Following the tragedy, Lori Alhadeff, Alyssa’s mother, founded Make Our Schools Safe, a nonprofit dedicated to improving school security. Her advocacy helped fast-track the passage of Alyssa’s Law, ensuring schools nationwide implement silent panic alarms for faster law enforcement response in emergencies.
Hover over the map to see the states that have Alyssa’s law!
WA
Washington
Alyssa’s Law is in progress in the state of Washington.
OR
Oregon
For the State of Oregon, Alyssa’s Law was introduced by Representative Emerson Levy.
MT
Montana
Alyssa’s Law is currently in progress in the state of Montana.
AZ
Arizona
For the state of Arizona, Alyssa’s Law was introduced by Representatives Hernandez D. Chavez of Espinoza and Hernandez A. Payne of Sierra.
MI
Michigan
Alyssa’s Law is currently in progress in Michigan.
IL
Illinois
Alyssa’s Law is currently in progress in Illinois.
MO
Missouri
Alyssa’s Law is currently in progress in Missouri.
AR
Arkansas
Alyssa’s Law is currently in progress in Arkansas.
MS
Mississippi
Alyssa’s Law is currently in progress in Mississippi.
AL
Alabama
Alyssa’s Law is currently in progress in Alabama.
GA
Georgia
Alyssa’s Law is currently in progress in Georgia.
SC
South Carolina
Alyssa’s Law is currently in progress in South Carolina.
KY
Kentucky
Alyssa’s Law is currently in progress in Kentucky.
OH
Ohio
Alyssa’s Law is currently in progress in Ohio.
WV
West Virginia
Alyssa’s Law is in progress in West Virginia.
VA
Virginia
For the state of Virginia, Alyssa’s Law was introduced by Representative Timothy V. Anderson.
PA
Pennsylvania
Alyssa’s Law is currently in progress in Pennsylvania.
ME
Maine
Alyssa’s Law is currently in progress in Maine.
MA
Massachusetts
A bill is scheduled for a joint hearing on September 18th.
CT
Connecticut
Alyssa’s Law is currently in progress in the state of Connecticut.
UT
Utah
Alyssa’s Law was PASSED in Utah in May 2024.
TX
Texas
Alyssa’s Law was PASSED in Texas in May 2023.
OK
Oklahoma
Alyssa’s Law was PASSED on 6/14/24 in Oklahoma.
NY
New York
Alyssa’s Law was PASSED in New York on 6/23/22.
Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski and Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick submitted bills for Alyssa's Law for the state of New York.
TN
Tennessee
Alyssa’s Law was PASSED in Tennessee in May 2023.
FL
Florida
Alyssa’s Law was PASSED in Florida on 6/30/2020.
NJ
New Jersey
Alyssa’s Law was PASSED in New Jersey on 2/6/2019 and has gone into effect.
States that have Passed the Law
States that are pending the Law
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