Representatives King and Miller Introduce Alyssa's Law

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Angie King (R- Celina) and Melanie Miller (R- Ashland) recently introduced “Alyssa’s Law” as House Bill 106, which works to enhance safety in Ohio school districts and communities by creating a pilot grant program that will allow schools the opportunity to purchase a variety of panic alert systems. These panic alert systems work to help accelerate law enforcement response time when life-threatening emergencies occur on school campuses. 

Alyssa’s Law is named in honor of Alyssa Alhadeff, who was a victim of the February 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. This law will allow schools to purchase brand new alert systems, through the pilot program, that notify local law enforcement of an emergency.

“Alyssa’s Law aims to provide swift notification to law enforcement and school personnel. Enhancing the response time between our law enforcement, even by minutes, can save lives,” said Representative King. “By creating access to this life-saving technology, we can give both educators and students the security and peace of mind to feel safe while they’re at school.”

“This legislation will provide our schools with the tools needed to respond quickly in emergencies,” said Representative Miller. “Ohio’s version of Alyssa’s Law will help create a more secure environment where students can learn, and educators can teach without fear."

House Bill 106 awaits a committee assignment.