Committee takes no recommendation on $5 million fund for firearm‑detection software after debate

Feb 5, 2025

Senator Padilla introduced Senate Bill 136 to establish a Firearm Detection Software Fund and requested a $5 million appropriation for FY26 to fund grants for districts seeking validated firearm-detection software.

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Senator Padilla introduced Senate Bill 136 to establish a Firearm Detection Software Fund and requested a $5 million appropriation from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to provide grants to school districts and charter schools seeking advanced firearm-detection software.

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