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S2280Introduced in the Senate

Requires all schools and educational institutions to develop and implement a school safety plan that would provide for immediate access to school facilities by first responders in an emergency.

Engrossed

Introduced by Todd Patalano, District 26

What does this bill do?

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Official description

EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS - Requires all schools and educational institutions to develop and implement a school safety plan that would provide for immediate access to school facilities by first responders in an emergency.

Where it stands

Senate passed Sub A

June 3, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passage · June 3, 2026

33

Yes

5

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Meeting postponed (05/21/2026)

  7. Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)

  8. Proposed Substitute

  9. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  10. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)

  11. Senate passed Sub A

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