S0896Introduced in the Senate
School Safety
Introduced by Appropriations
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring sheriffs to assist public postsecondary educational institutions in implementing guardian programs under certain provisions; authorizing public postsecondary educational institutions to participate in the school guardian program; creating the offense of discharging a weapon or firearm within 1,000 feet of a school, etc.
Where it stands
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 757
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Appropriations · February 24, 2026
11
Yes
6
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
18 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Trumbull | 2 | Yes |
| Tommy Wright | 8 | Yes |
| Stan McClain | 9 | Yes |
| Jason Brodeur | 10 | Yes |
| Ralph Massullo | 11 | Yes |
| Darryl Rouson | 16 | No |
| Carlos Smith | 17 | No |
| Nick DiCeglie | 18 | Yes |
| Ed Hooper | 21 | Yes |
| Daniel Burgess | 23 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Criminal Justice; Appropriations Committee on Higher Education; Rules
Introduced
On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 02/11/26, 3:00 pm, 37 Senate Building
CS by Criminal Justice; YEAS 7 NAYS 1
Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
Original reference(s) removed: Appropriations Committee on Higher Education; Rules
Remaining references corrected to Appropriations
Now in Appropriations
CS by Criminal Justice read 1st time
On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 02/24/26, 9:00 am, 110 Senate Building
CS/CS by- Appropriations; YEAS 11 NAYS 6
Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
CS/CS by Appropriations read 1st time
Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/10/26
Retained on Special Order Calendar
Read 2nd time
Substituted CS/CS/HB 757
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 757
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