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Panel advances school‑firearms bill after debate over off‑duty officers
Public Safety and Security Committee · March 17, 2026
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Summary
The committee voted to move HB 5451, clarifying possession of a firearm on school grounds by officers, to the floor after heated debate. Opponents argued schools should remain gun‑free even for off‑duty officers; supporters sought statutory clarity for agency policy and officers.
The Public Safety and Security Committee moved HB 5451 to the floor after extended debate over whether peace officers (later referred to in the bill as police officers) should be allowed to possess firearms on school grounds.
Opponents said the presence of firearms off duty can make schools feel…
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