Permit teachers in K-12 schools be authorized to carry concealed firearms as a designated school protection officer
Sponsored By: Doug Smith (Republican)
In Committee
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Doug Smith
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Kathie Hess Crouse
Republican • House
Joe Ellington
Republican • House
Dave Foggin
Republican • House
Scot C. Heckert
Republican • House
Chuck Horst
Republican • House
Keith Marple
Republican • House
Ian T. Masters
Republican • House
Chris Phillips
Republican • House
David Elliott Pritt
Republican • House
Clay Riley
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Filed for introduction
1/15/2026HouseTo Education then Judiciary
1/15/2026HouseIntroduced in House
1/15/2026HouseTo House Education
1/15/2026House
Bill Text
Introduced Version
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