Relating to security on campus.
Summary
Directs the governing board of a public university to [ request and review ] ensure that background information about special campus security officers is requested from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training and reviewed before commissioning the officer. Allows the department [ of Public Safety Standards and Training ] to share information about applicants with a public university.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Signed May 12, 2025
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What changed between versions
A-Engrossed
→
Enrolled
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5 edits
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May 12, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was finalized from its A-Engrossed version to Enrolled status, adding sponsor information, chapter designation, and official signatures from legislative leadership and the Governor. The substantive policy content regarding campus security requirements remained unchanged between versions.
Scope change
None - the core policy provisions regarding campus security officer background checks, psychological testing, vehicle requirements, and arrest procedures remained identical between versions.
TECHNICAL
Added sponsor names (Representatives HUDSON, HARTMAN, LEVY E, MUNOZ) and presession filing notation
Added chapter designation placeholder
Added official signatures and dates for House passage, Senate passage, and Governor approval
Removed editor's summary digest and readability score information
Removed A-Engrossed version header and amendment date references
Floor votes · Senate May 1, 2025 · House Mar 4, 2025
How they voted
25–0
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 29
May 1, 2025
D
Democratic17
94% Yea
R
Republican12
75% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
7
Committee
4
May 12, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
May 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
May 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Weber. Passed.
upper
Apr 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education.
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Hudson. Passed.
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Zach Hudson
DDemocratic
Co
Annessa Hartman
DDemocratic
Co
Em Levy
DDemocratic
Co
LM
Lesly Muñoz
DDemocratic/Working Families
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