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H7898Introduced in the House

Requires the installation and use of a weapons detection system at every public entrance to any school building, gymnasium, school event facility, sporting event site and any site where a school hosts or participates in an event even if off campus.

IntroducedHouse Education

Introduced by Anthony DeSimone, District 5

What does this bill do?

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Official description

EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS - Requires the installation and use of a weapons detection system at every public entrance to any school building, gymnasium, school event facility, sporting event site and any site where a school hosts or participates in an event even if off campus.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 17, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Education

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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