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

HB 6637 amends state law to permit off-duty law enforcement officers to conceal and carry firearms on school property when not performing official duties. The bill directly affects active law enforcement officers who are off-duty, allowing them to carry concealed weapons in school areas where such carry was previously prohibited under existing statutes. This change modifies Section 53a-217b of the general statutes to explicitly permit concealed firearm carry by these officers on school grounds during non-duty hours. The bill does not alter rules for other individuals or address school safety policies beyond this specific provision for law enforcement.