Why is it Called Alyssa's Law?
Alyssa Alhadeff was a 14-year-old student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school in Parkland Florida. She was a victim on February 14, 2018, when a former student killed 17 people in a mass school shooting.
Alyssa’s mother, Lori Alhadeff founded a nonprofit organization, Make Our Schools Safe, which is aimed at providing safety features tailored to the specific needs of schools. With her help, the legislation was expedited in the wake of the tragedy and the final version of the law was named in Alyssa’s memory.
Alyssa's Law Requirements
While the exact wording can vary from state to state, the foundation of Alyssa’s law requires all public elementary and secondary school buildings to be equipped with a silent panic alarm connected to local law enforcement.
States Impacted by Alyssa's Law
Confirmed States
- New Jersey (February 6, 2019)
- Florida (June 30, 2020)
- New York (June 23, 2022)
- Texas (May 5, 2023)
- Tennessee (May 10, 2023)
- Utah (April 10, 2024)
- Oklahoma (June 14, 2024)
- Louisiana (August 1, 2024)
- Georgia (April 28, 2025)
- Washington (May 19, 2025)
- Oregon (May 28, 2025)
The Following Bills Have Been Introduced at the Federal Level:
ALYSSA Act
H.R.4606
Introduced: 10/04/2019
Sponsor: Rep. Josh Gottheimer
[D-NJ-5]
School Violence Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2019
H.R.3665
Introduced: 07/10/2019
Sponsor: Rep. Roger Williams
[R-TX-25]
Safer Schools Act of 2021
H.R.2717
Introduced: 04/21/2021
Sponsor: Rep. Roger Williams
[R-TX-25]
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