AB68Introduced in the Assembly
School safety: armed school resource officers.
Introduced by James Gallagher, District 3
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act to amend Section 38000 of the Education Code, relating to school safety.
Where it stands
From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Public Safety] · January 7, 2026
2
Yes
5
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
9 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Hoover | 7 | Yes |
| Lori Wilson | 11 | Absent |
| Mia Bonta | 18 | No |
| Liz Ortega | 20 | No |
| Robert Garcia | 50 | No |
| Leticia Castillo | 58 | Yes |
| Al Muratsuchi | 66 | No |
| Josh Lowenthal | 69 | Absent |
| Darshana Patel | 76 | No |
Bill history
Introduced. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee January 5.
Read first time.
Referred to Coms. on ED. and PUB. S.
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on ED. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on ED.
In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on ED. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on ED.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on ED. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on ED.
In committee: Set, final hearing. Failed passage.
From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
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