HB 4798: Permitting teachers to wear a “mobile alert button” for emergency situations, to be known as “Alyssa’s Law.”
HB 4798 status: Introduced — Chapter 123, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Aug 13, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThere is a bill being debated called "Alyssa’s Law." If it passes, teachers will be allowed to carry a small "panic button" to call for help quickly during an emergency.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- no direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- no direct environmental impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- potential reduction in emergency response costs
- market opportunity for safety device vendors
Risks
- potential budgetary impact for school districts to procure and maintain devices
Society
Benefits
- improves teacher safety in classrooms
- potential for faster emergency response times in schools
Risks
- requires ongoing training to ensure proper use
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
effectiveness depends on school-wide infrastructure and maintenance
relying on high-level abstract and enactment status
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentChapter 123, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
Committee
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UpcomingGovernor
UpcomingEnacted
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