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HB 6637

AN ACT ALLOWING OFF-DUTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO CONCEAL AND CARRY FIREARMS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Weir

HB 6637 would authorize off-duty law enforcement officers to conceal and carry firearms on school grounds, affecting schools, students, staff, and safety policies.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Safety and Security
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Bill Summary · HB 6637

Summary: HB 6637 — AN ACT ALLOWING OFF-DUTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO CONCEAL AND CARRY FIREARMS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

Quick snapshot

  • Bill Number: HB 6637
  • Title: AN ACT ALLOWING OFF-DUTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO CONCEAL AND CARRY FIREARMS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS
  • Status: Ref. to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security
  • Introduced: January 24, 2025
  • Classification/Subject: Firearms, Law Enforcement, School buildings and grounds

Purpose and intent

  • The bill, as indicated by its title, seeks to authorize off-duty law enforcement officers to conceal and carry firearms on school grounds. The exact scope, conditions, and limitations (e.g., credentialing requirements, training standards, oversight, or scope within school facilities) are not provided in the summary available here. The bill is currently referred to the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security for review.

What the bill would change (high-level)

  • Authorization for off-duty officers: The core change is to permit off-duty law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms on school grounds.
  • Concealed carry on school property: The measure addresses the legality and regulatory framework around carrying a concealed firearm within school environments, as performed by off-duty officers.
  • Governance and oversight (to be specified): The final text would specify how this authority is exercised, including any required approvals, training, or coordination with school authorities and law enforcement agencies.

Note: Specific provisions, conditions, exemptions, training requirements, reporting obligations, liability protections, and funding/implementation details are not included in the information provided. The precise language will be determined by the bill text and any amendments.

Who would be affected

  • Off-duty law enforcement officers: Primary beneficiaries and participants, subject to any conditions set forth in the final bill.
  • School districts and school properties: Institutions where carrying could occur; districts may need to update safety policies, protocols, and communications.
  • Students and staff: Potentially impacted by safety policies and on-site procedures related to armed personnel on campus.
  • Law enforcement agencies and public safety officials: Roles in credentialing, oversight, coordination with schools, and response protocols.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Current stage: Introduced and referred to the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security (REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Safety and Security) on January 24, 2025.
  • Next steps: The committee would review the bill, hold hearings, and potentially amend or advance it through the legislative process. If advanced, the bill would move to larger committees and eventually to floor consideration, subject to the state's legislative calendar and procedural rules.

Practical considerations and questions to watch for (not in the provided text)

  • What training, certification, or ongoing qualification would be required for off-duty officers to carry on campus?
  • Are there location-specific restrictions (e.g., during certain school activities, in certain buildings, or during specific times)?
  • How would the bill coordinate with existing School Resource Officers (SROs) and school safety plans?
  • What liability protections, insurance, or funding would accompany implementation?
  • How would school administrators, teachers, and students be informed and prepared for this policy?

How to learn more

  • To obtain the exact provisions, text, amendments, and fiscal impact notes, monitor the official legislative portal or the bill’s page for HB 6637. Updates will reflect committee actions, public hearings, and potential floor votes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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