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PassedHB4798 · 2026 Regular Session · Updated April 1, 2026
Permitting teachers to wear a “mobile alert button” for emergency situations, to be known as “Alyssa’s Law.”
Filed by Jonathan Pinson(R · District HD-017)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 9 legislators
Bill feed checked just now· Bill source verified 6h agoOfficial Legislature page (opens in a new tab)
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The purpose of this bill is to implement a wearable panic alert system, to be known as Alyssa's law, in all schools in the state.
Sponsors
Co-sponsor · House
Joe Ellington(R · District HD-038)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Jim Butler(R · District HD-018)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Christopher Toney(R · District HD-043)Official link pending verification
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Adam Burkhammer(R · District HD-064)Official link pending verification
Primary sponsor · House
Jonathan Pinson(R · District HD-017)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Kathie Crouse(R · District HD-019)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Michael Hornby(R · District HD-093)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Elliott Pritt(R · District HD-050)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Tristan Leavitt(R · District HD-053)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Joe Parsons(R · District HD-016)Official link pending verification
The journey so far
Every stage. Every date.
- House Message receivedMarch 11, 2026 · Senate
- To Governor 3/11/2026March 11, 2026 · House
- To Governor 3/11/2026 - Senate JournalMarch 11, 2026 · Senate
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate JournalMarch 14, 2026 · Senate
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House JournalMarch 14, 2026 · House
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026April 1, 2026 · House
Roll-call votes
How the chambers voted.
H · 93 yes · 0 no · 6 absent/NV
PassedMarch 10, 2026 · House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 380)
S · 34 yes · 0 no · 0 absent/NV
PassedMarch 9, 2026 · Passed Senate (Roll No. 378)
All roll calls
- March 10, 2026 · H · House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 380) · 93-0
- March 9, 2026 · S · Passed Senate (Roll No. 378) · 34-0
- February 25, 2026 · H · Passed House (Roll No. 183) · 96-0
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