HB-5451 An Act Concerning Possession of a Firearm on School Grounds by a Peace Officer
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To allow a peace officer to possess a firearm on school grounds regardless of whether such officer is engaged in the performance of the officer’s official duties.
Introduced by: Public Safety and Security Committee
Text of Bill
Raised Bill [doc]
Bill History
3/5/2026 Public Hearing 03/10
3/4/2026 Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security
Commentary: As the above summary indicates, they seek to amend 53a-217b Possession of a weapon on school grounds so peace officers can possess a firearm on school property without having to be in performance of official duties. The proposal seeks remove this language from the existing law; “while engaged in the performance of such peace officer’s official duties”. Public hearing scheduled for 03/10.