To allow teachers and school employees to carry a firearm with a concealed carry permit
HB 2691 would allow public school teachers and employees with a valid concealed carry permit to carry a concealed firearm on school grounds. This change specifically applies to employees of public schools and public charter schools who meet state concealed carry requirements. The bill requires firearms to remain concealed at all times while on school property and does not alter the general prohibition on firearms for other individuals or open carry.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Feb 20, 2025
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Total actions
4
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Committee
2
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
To House Education
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
To Education then Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lisa White
RRepublican
Co
Bill Ridenour
RRepublican
Co
Chris Anders
RRepublican
Co
EC
Elías Coop-González
RRepublican
Co
Ian Masters
RRepublican
Co
Kathie Hess Crouse
RRepublican
Co
Larry Kump
RRepublican
Co
Laura Kimble
RRepublican
Co
Lori Dittman
RRepublican
Co
Margitta Mazzocchi
RRepublican
Co
Pat McGeehan
RRepublican
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