Three States Join the Nationwide Push for Alyssa’s Law

In an era where school safety remains a national priority and topic of discussion, the momentum behind Alyssa’s Law continues to grow. Named in memory of Alyssa Alhadeff, a victim of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting in 2018, Alyssa’s Law is a model piece of legislation that requires K–12 schools to install silent panic alarms. These systems are designed to reduce the response time of first responders during emergencies.

First enacted in New Jersey in 2019, Alyssa’s Law has since gained traction nationally. As of October 2025, 11 states have adopted some form of the law, with Georgia, Washington and Oregon having passed the legislation in 2025. An additional 18 states have considered similar legislation in 2025 alone, signaling strong support at the state level for increasing emergency preparedness for K-12 schools.

New States Adopting Alyssa’s Law in 2025

Georgia

On April 28, 2025, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 268, which included Alyssa’s Law among other school security provisions. The new law includes a mandate that all public schools install silent panic alert systems by July 1, 2026. 

Washington 

Washington followed suit on May 19, 2025, when Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5004 into law. The legislation requires all K–12 public schools to collaborate with local law enforcement to develop a plan for purchasing and installing silent panic alarm systems. The Washington legislature also appropriated $6 million for 2025 and 2026 through the School Security and Preparedness Grant program, aimed at offsetting implementation costs.

Oregon 

On May 28, 2025, Gov. Tina Kotek signed House Bill 3083. The law requires all public schools to install silent panic alarm systems. Fortunately, the Oregon legislature had already adopted the Oregon Wireless Panic Alarm Grant in 2023, a reimbursement-based program that provides up to $2,000 per school to her cover qualifying alarm system purchases. This existing grant is now aligned with the new law, easing the financial burden on schools and school districts. 

States That Have Enacted Alyssa’s Law (2019-2025)

The following states have adopted a form of Alyssa’s Law: New Jersey (2019), Florida (2020), New York (2022), Texas (2023), Tennessee (2023), Utah (2024), Oklahoma (2024), Louisiana (2024), Georgia (2025) Washington (2025) and Oregon (2025). 

Implications for the Security Industry

The continued adoption of Alyssa’s Law requirements around the country reflects a rising demand for integrated emergency alert systems across public education. As more states move toward mandating silent panic alarms, security industry stakeholders should prepare for increased opportunities and responsibilities to assist in building safer learning environments for students and educators across the nation.