HB1793Introduced in the House
Prohibiting public colleges and universities from regulating the possession or carrying of certain weapons on campus and establishing a committee to study the feasibility of allowing guns on campuses of public institutions of higher education.
Introduced by Samuel Farrington, District 08-STR
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibiting public colleges and universities from regulating the possession or carrying of certain weapons on campus and establishing a committee to study the feasibility of allowing guns on campuses of public institutions of higher education.
Where it stands
Sen. Gannon Refused to Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/21/2026; Senate Journal 13
May 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Ought to Pass w/Amendment · May 14, 2026
14
Yes
8
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
24 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Rochefort | 1 | Yes |
| Timothy Lang | 2 | Yes |
| Mark McConkey | 3 | Yes |
| David Watters | 4 | No |
| Suzanne Prentiss | 5 | No |
| James Gray | 6 | Yes |
| Daniel Innis | 7 | Absent |
| Ruth Ward | 8 | Yes |
| Denise Ricciardi | 9 | Absent |
| Donovan Fenton | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety House Journal 1 P. 36
Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 10:00 am GP 159
Executive Session: 01/14/2026 10:00 am GP 159
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/14/2026 (Vote 7-6; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 5 P. 20
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 188-165 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 27
Referred to Finance 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 29
Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 57
Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 4
Hearing: 04/14/2026, Room 100, State House, 01:45 pm; Senate Calendar 13
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1775s, 05/07/2026, Vote 3-2; Senate Calendar 17
Special Order to 05/14/2026, Without Objection, Motion Adopted; 05/07/2026 Senate Journal 11
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1775s, 05/14/2026, Vote 3-2; Senate Calendar 18
Committee Amendment # 2026-1775s, Amendment Failed, Voice Vote; 05/14/2026; Senate Journal 12
Sen. Gannon Floor Amendment # 2026-1882s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/14/2026; Senate Journal 12
Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1882s, Regular Calendar 14Y-8N, Motion Adopted; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; Senate Journal 12
House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1882s and Requests CofC (Rep. Roy): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 147
Speaker Appoints: Reps. Roy, Rhodes, Paquette, Osborne 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 147
Sen. Gannon Refused to Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/21/2026; Senate Journal 13
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