08/18/2026
Alyssa’s Law is about more than legislation. It is about a mother’s promise that her daughter’s life would continue to make a difference.
With Governor JB Pritzker’s signature, Alyssa’s Law is now law in Illinois — another state carrying forward the name and legacy of Alyssa Alhadeff, who was just 14 years old when she was killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018.
In the years since, Lori Alhadeff has transformed unimaginable loss into a national movement for safer schools. Through Make Our Schools Safe, she has traveled state by state, meeting with lawmakers, educators, first responders and communities to advocate for one fundamental principle: when a life-threatening emergency happens at a school, there should be no unnecessary delay in getting help where it is needed.
Illinois is the latest example of what can happen when advocacy becomes action.
Thank you to Governor Pritzker for signing Alyssa’s Law and helping move this important work forward. And most importantly, thank you to Lori and everyone at Make Our Schools Safe who continue doing this work in Alyssa’s name.
Every state that passes Alyssa’s Law ensures that Alyssa’s story is not simply remembered — it continues to protect others.
That is a legacy with the power to change school safety across America.
Photo credit: Matteson School District 162