Lima Reporter

State Representatives Angie King and Melanie Miller have introduced House Bill 106, known as "Alyssa's Law," to the Ohio legislature. The bill aims to enhance safety in school districts across the state by establishing a pilot grant program for panic alert systems. These systems are designed to accelerate law enforcement response times during emergencies on school campuses.

The legislation is named after Alyssa Alhadeff, a victim of the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Through this initiative, schools will have the opportunity to acquire new alert systems that directly notify local law enforcement when emergencies arise.

Representative King emphasized the importance of rapid communication with authorities: “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.” She added that access to such technology would help ensure security and peace of mind for educators and students.

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

Currently, House Bill 106 is pending committee assignment for further consideration.