The proposed bill, known as Alyssas Law, aims to enhance school safety by mandating that each public school building in West Virginia be equipped with at least one panic alarm. This alarm is intended for use during school security emergencies, such as non-fire evacuations, lockdowns, or active shooter situations. The bill defines a "panic alarm" as a silent signal activated manually to alert law enforcement of a life-threatening emergency. Additionally, it specifies that the panic alarm must be directly linked to local law enforcement agencies designated as first responders to the school campus, ensuring immediate communication upon activation.

The bill introduces new legal language to the Code of West Virginia, specifically adding a section that outlines the requirements for panic alarms in public school buildings. This includes definitions for key terms and the stipulation that the alarms must transmit a signal to law enforcement authorities immediately when activated. The overall goal of Alyssas Law is to improve the response capabilities of law enforcement during critical incidents in schools, thereby enhancing the safety of students and staff.

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Introduced Version: 18-5-43