HB4798 Implements Alyssa's Law School Panic Alert System
Summary
West Virginia Governor signed HB4798 into law on April 1, 2026, implementing Alyssa's Law statewide. The legislation requires all K-12 public and private schools to provide teachers with wearable mobile alert buttons for emergency situations. Schools must establish protocols for activating panic alerts and coordinating with law enforcement during emergencies.
What changed
HB4798 enacts Alyssa's Law in West Virginia, mandating all K-12 public and private schools to provide teachers with wearable mobile alert buttons. The law requires schools to establish emergency response protocols and coordinate with law enforcement when alerts are activated. Schools must implement the alert systems within timelines set by the West Virginia Department of Education.
School administrators and district officials should begin planning for alert system procurement, installation, and training. The Department of Education will issue guidance on technical specifications and operational procedures. Districts should budget for device costs and integrate alert protocols into existing emergency management plans.
What to do next
- Implement mobile alert button systems in all K-12 schools
- Train teachers and staff on alert button protocols and emergency procedures
- Establish coordination procedures with local law enforcement for emergency responses
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ChangeBridge / West Virginia / HB4798 Signed by Governor HB4798 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-14
Permitting teachers to wear a “mobile alert button” for emergency situations, to be known as “Alyssa’s Law.”
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.
Bill Details
State West Virginia
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source www.wvlegislature.gov/BillStatus/Billshi...
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Sponsors
Jonathan Pinson (Rep - R) Christopher Toney (Rep - R) Kathie Crouse (Rep - R) Adam Burkhammer (Rep - R) Tristan Leavitt (Rep - R) Joe Parsons (Rep - R) Elliott Pritt (Rep - R) Joe Ellington (Rep - R) Michael Hornby (Rep - R) Jim Butler (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-01 H Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 2026-03-14 H Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal 2026-03-14 S Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal 2026-03-11 S To Governor 3/11/2026 - Senate Journal 2026-03-11 H To Governor 3/11/2026 2026-03-11 S House Message received 2026-03-10 H Completed legislative action 2026-03-10 H Communicated to Senate 2026-03-10 H House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 380) 2026-03-10 H House received Senate message 2026-03-09 S Senate requests House to concur 2026-03-09 S Title amendment adopted 2026-03-09 S Passed Senate (Roll No. 378) 2026-03-09 S Read 3rd time 2026-03-09 S On 3rd reading 2026-03-06 S Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote) 2026-03-06 S Read 2nd time 2026-03-06 S On 2nd reading 2026-03-05 S Read 1st time 2026-03-05 S On 1st reading 2026-03-04 S Reported do pass, with amendment 2026-02-26 S To Education 2026-02-26 S To Education 2026-02-26 S Introduced in Senate 2026-02-25 H Communicated to Senate 2026-02-25 H Passed House (Roll No. 183) 2026-02-25 H Read 3rd time 2026-02-25 H On 3rd reading, Special Calendar 2026-02-24 H Read 2nd time 2026-02-24 H On 2nd reading, Special Calendar 2026-02-23 H Read 1st time 2026-02-23 H On 1st reading, Special Calendar 2026-02-20 H 2nd reference dispensed 2026-02-20 H By substitute, do pass 2026-02-18 H Markup Discussion 2026-02-18 H To House Education 2026-02-17 H Markup Discussion 2026-02-08 H To House Public Education 2026-01-23 H To House Education 2026-01-23 H Introduced in House 2026-01-23 H To Education then Finance 2026-01-23 H Filed for introduction
Votes
2026-02-25 Passed House (Roll No. 183) Yea: 96 Nay: 0 2026-03-09 Passed Senate (Roll No. 378) Yea: 34 Nay: 0 2026-03-10 House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 380) Yea: 93 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-01-23 H Education 2026-02-08 H Public Education 2026-02-18 H Education 2026-02-26 S Education
Amendments
2026-02-18 hb4798 h ped am _1 2026-03-03 hb4798 s ed am _1 3-3 2026-03-03 hb4798 s ed am _1 3-3 adopted Adopted 2026-03-09 hb4798 sfat grady _1 3-9 2026-03-09 hb4798 sfat grady _1 3-9 adopted Adopted
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