SB5272Introduced in the Senate
Improving school safety by extending penalties for interference by, or intimidation by threat of, force or violence at schools and extracurricular activities and requiring schools to notify the public of such penalties.
Introduced by John Lovick, District 44
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Improving school safety by extending penalties for interference by, or intimidation by threat of, force or violence at schools and extracurricular activities and requiring schools to notify the public of such penalties.
Where it stands
Effective date 6/11/2026.
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Final Passage as Amended by the House · March 9, 2026
47
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
49 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli | 003A | Yes |
| Leonard Christian | 004B | Yes |
| Victoria Hunt | 005A | Yes |
| Keith Goehner | 012A | Yes |
| Paul Harris | 017B | Yes |
| Jessica Bateman | 022B | Yes |
| Mike Chapman | 024A | Yes |
| Tina Orwall | 033A | Yes |
| Emily Alvarado | 034A | Yes |
| Vandana Slatter | 048A | Yes |
Bill history
First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM.
EDU - Majority; do pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Senate Rules "X" file.
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Moved to Rules White Sheet.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Floor amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0.
First reading, referred to Community Safety.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 10:30 AM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM.
CS - Majority; do pass.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Floor amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 4.
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Delivered to Governor.
Governor signed.
Chapter 155, 2026 Laws.
Effective date 6/11/2026.
Verify the information
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