Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SB 263
Law Enforcement Powers of School Security; include a specified area surrounding school property; expand jurisdictional authority
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Derek Mallow (Democratic)
- Freddie Powell Sims
- RaShaun Kemp (Democratic)
- Chuck Payne (Republican)
- Elena Parent (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-8-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement powers of school security personnel in each public school system of the state, certification, and carrying of firearms or weapons, so as to expand jurisdictional authority of certain law enforcement officers to include a specified area surrounding school property; to provide for a conforming change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Feb 26, 2025 · Senate
Senate Hopper