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Introduced
05/28/2024
05/28/2024
In Committee
05/28/2024
05/28/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in school safety and security, providing for panic alerts. This act may be referred to as "Alyssa's Law."
AI Summary
This bill, also known as "Alyssa's Law," requires all public school buildings in Pennsylvania to be equipped with a panic alert system that is directly linked to local law enforcement agencies. The panic alert system is designed to be activated in school security emergencies, such as non-fire evacuations, lockdowns, or active shooter situations, and will immediately transmit a signal or message to the designated first responders. The bill defines a "panic alert" as a silent security system notification generated by the manual activation of a device, including a mobile or computer application, wired panic button, or wireless panic button, intended to communicate a life-threatening or emergency situation that requires a law enforcement response. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
Art Haywood (D)*,
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Jimmy Dillon (D),
Marty Flynn (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Vincent Hughes (D),
John Kane (D),
Dan Laughlin (R),
Tracy Pennycuick (R),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Last Action
Referred to EDUCATION (on 05/28/2024)
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