HB05451Introduced in the House
An Act Concerning Possession Of A Firearm On School Grounds By A Certified Police Officer.
Introduced by Public Safety and Security Committee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To allow a peace officer to possess a firearm on school grounds regardless of whether such officer is engaged in the performance of the officer's official duties.
Where it stands
File Number 326
April 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Chamber not recordedStage: PS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) · March 17, 2026
20
Yes
9
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
29 senators recorded in this Chamber not recorded vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Minnie Gonzalez | 3 | No |
| Henry Genga | 10 | No |
| Jill Barry | 31 | Yes |
| Renee LaMark Muir | 36 | No |
| Greg Howard | 43 | Yes |
| Brian Lanoue | 45 | Yes |
| Mark DeCaprio | 48 | Yes |
| Patrick Boyd | 50 | Yes |
| John Santanella | 58 | No |
| Carol Hall | 59 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security
Public Hearing 03/10
Joint Favorable Substitute
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/31/26 5:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
House Calendar Number 245
File Number 326
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