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HB 5923

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CHILDREN

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jon Brien and 2 co-sponsors

HB 5923 would require schools to implement a mobile panic alert system to notify staff and local responders during emergencies.

04/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · HB 5923

HB 5923 – SCH-MOBILE PANIC ALERT SYSTEM

Overview

HB 5923, titled SCH-MOBILE PANIC ALERT SYSTEM, is a bill introduced in the 2025 session. The formal status shown is “Referred to Rules Committee,” with subsequent referral to the Joint Committee on Energy and Technology. The bill was filed on December 17, 2024 by Rep. Janet Yang Rohr and introduced on January 22, 2025.

Purpose and intent

  • Based on the title, the bill appears to aim at establishing, mandating, or funding a mobile panic alert system for schools. The exact objectives, requirements, and scope (e.g., which schools are covered, what triggers alerts, and who receives them) are not provided in the available information.
  • Without the bill text, the precise policy purpose, performance standards, privacy safeguards, and interoperability goals cannot be confirmed.

Key provisions (not available in provided text)

  • The actual statutory provisions, definitions, funding mechanisms, implementation timelines, data privacy controls, and enforcement provisions are not included in the summary you shared.
  • If enacted, typical elements to expect (but not guaranteed) could include:
    • Requirements for schools to implement or connect to a mobile panic alert system
    • Specifications for alert recipients (school administrators, local law enforcement, emergency services)
    • Funding or grant programs, vendor standards, and maintenance responsibilities
    • Reporting, compliance audits, or performance metrics
    • Privacy and data security safeguards for student and staff information

Note: The above potential provisions are common in similar-sounding bills but should be verified against the actual bill text.

Affected parties and impact

  • Likely affected: K-12 schools and school districts, school staff and students, and local emergency response agencies.
  • Potential impacts include new requirements for technology deployment, ongoing operating costs, training needs, and coordination protocols with emergency services.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Filed: December 17, 2024 (by Rep. Janet Yang Rohr)
  • First Reading: January 4, 2025
  • Referred to Rules Committee: January 4, 2025
  • Referred to Joint Committee on Energy and Technology: January 22, 2025
  • The bill’s pace and final disposition depend on committee actions and amendments; no further actions are listed in the provided information.

Next steps for readers

  • Review the full bill text and fiscal notes on the state legislature’s website to understand specific provisions, definitions, funding details, timelines, and compliance requirements.
  • Monitor committee agendas and votes for updates on HB 5923’s progression and any amendments.

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