Proposed Alyssa’s Law Regulations Open for Comment
ALYSSA'S LAW UPDATE: The proposed regulations/requirements for school districts to be in compliance with Alyssa's Law have been posted by the NJ Schools Development Authority. You can read them at…
School Violence Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2019: HR3665
Great news for school safety advocates: Representative Roger Williams (a Republican representing Texas' 25th District) and Representative Ted Deutch (a Democrat representing Florida's 22nd District) announced today that they have…
Alyssa’s Law Update: Applications in the works!
I received an inquiry regarding where things stand on implementing Alyssa's Law in New Jersey, so I checked in with Governor Murphy's office for an update. I'm told that everything…
Celebrating Alyssa’s Law
Woodcliff Lake's 2nd annual Spring Festival is being held this Saturday, May 18th from 11am-6pm at the Woodcliff Lake Causeway. At 1pm, there will be a special ceremony honoring Alyssa's Law,…
A Day for Remembering, A Day for Taking Action
Today is the 1-year anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Seventeen people lost their lives that day. Here are their names: Alyssa Alhadeff,…
Governor Murphy Signs Alyssa’s Law!
It’s OFFICIAL!! Governor Phil Murphy signed Alyssa’s Law today. Our Executive Director Lisa Yakomin was invited to witness the bill signing, along with Alyssa's family (her mom Lori, dad Ilan,…
Alyssa’s Law Heads Back to Governor Murphy’s Desk
The Senate just unanimously passed the concurrence with Governor Murphy's recommendations for Alyssa's Law (A764). The bill now heads to the Governor's desk for his signature. THANK YOU to everyone…
Final Concurrence Vote on Alyssa’s Law Scheduled 1/31/19
The finish line is in sight! Alyssa's Law (A-764) is up for a final concurrence vote in the Senate on Thursday, January 31st. This is the last step before the…
Alyssa’s Law Clears Assembly, Awaits Final Concurrence in Senate
Yesterday, Alyssa's Law inched its way closer to final passage, when the concurrence with Governor Murphy's recommendations passed the Assembly, but was unfortunately not put to the Senate for a…
Alyssa’s Law Set for Concurrence Vote 12/17
The list of bills up for a vote has been posted for the upcoming Assembly Voting Session on December 17, 2018, and A764 is on it! We've been waiting patiently…