Removes requirement that certain special law enforcement officers turn in firearm at end of shift.
S 2380 removes a requirement that certain special law enforcement officers (specifically Class Two and Class Three officers meeting residency, hours worked, and training criteria) turn in their firearms at the end of each shift. Instead, these officers may carry permitted firearms off-duty if they have completed required training (280 hours of instruction plus annual qualification) and hold a permit from their chief of police or county sheriff. The bill maintains that officers must use only locally supplied firearms during shifts and retain permits on their person when carrying weapons off-duty. This change directly affects special officers employed full-time by municipalities over 300,000 population who meet the training and permit conditions. The policy modifies existing firearm-handling rules without altering officer duties or supervision requirements.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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Tony Bucco
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