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Committee advances bill authorizing temporary door-locking devices for active threats
Summary
The Public Safety Committee advanced a bill allowing limited use of temporary door-locking devices during active-threats or drills, with training, oversight and fire-safety safeguards; the measure moves to Senate Rules after a 1–no recorded objection.
The Public Safety Committee on Thursday advanced legislation to authorize limited use of temporary door-locking devices in public buildings during active-threat situations and drills, proponents said.
Senator Rick Williams, who presented the measure, told the committee the bill "authorizes the use of temporary door locking devices only during emergency active threat situations or drills," and requires that devices be integrated into building safety plans and emergency…
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