Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 592: Public schools; wearable panic alarm systems.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 592 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public schools; wearable panic alarm systems. Primary sponsor: Shelly Simonds (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0045).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Alyssa's Law; public schools; wearable panic alarm systems permitted. Permits any school board to provide any school board employee in a public elementary or secondary school building in the local school division with a wearable panic alarm system, defined in the bill as a security system that is capable of being worn on the body of the user and by which the user manually activates a device that sends (i) a signal to the local 9-1-1 public safety answering point that indicates a school security emergency that requires immediate response and assistance from such public safety answering point and (ii) a multisensory schoolwide school security emergency notification, when appropriate.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelly Simonds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| John Chilton McAuliff | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Holly Seibold | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Virgil Thornton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0045)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 45 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB592)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB592ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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