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SB263Introduced in the Senate

Law Enforcement Powers of School Security; include a specified area surrounding school property; expand jurisdictional authority

IntroducedSenate Public Safety

Introduced by Derek Mallow, District 2

What does this bill do?

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Official description

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-8-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement powers of school security personnel in each public school system of the state, certification, and carrying of firearms or weapons, so as to expand jurisdictional authority of certain law enforcement officers to include a specified area surrounding school property; to provide for a conforming change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Where it stands

Senate Read and Referred

February 27, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Senate Hopper

  2. Senate Read and Referred

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