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H7128Introduced in the House

Mandates arming campus police at public higher educational institutions and includes campus police in the definition of "law enforcement officer" for the purposes of the "Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights."

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by William O'Brien, District 54

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EDUCATION -- MAINTENANCE OF ORDER ON CAMPUS - Mandates arming campus police at public higher educational institutions and includes campus police in the definition of "law enforcement officer" for the purposes of the "Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights."

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Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 24, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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