S2053Introduced in the Senate
Mandates arming campus police at public higher educational institutions and would include campus police in the definition of "law enforcement officer" for the purposes of the "law enforcement officers' bill of rights".
Introduced by Peter Appollonio, District 29
What does this bill do?
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Official description
EDUCATION -- MAINTENANCE OF ORDER ON CAMPUS - Mandates arming campus police at public higher educational institutions and would include campus police in the definition of "law enforcement officer" for the purposes of the "law enforcement officers' bill of rights".
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
April 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study · April 2, 2026
9
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bissaillon | 1 | Yes |
| Ana Quezada | 2 | Yes |
| John Burke | 9 | Yes |
| Dawn Euer | 13 | Yes |
| Thomas Paolino | 17 | Yes |
| Andrew Dimitri | 25 | Yes |
| Todd Patalano | 26 | Yes |
| Mark McKenney | 30 | Yes |
| Matthew LaMountain | 31 | Yes |
| Leonidas Raptakis | 33 | No |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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