Bill > HB05207

This bill proposes to amend section 53a-217b of the general statutes to explicitly permit off-duty law enforcement officers to carry firearms on school grounds, which is currently likely prohibited or restricted. By making this change, the legislation would provide law enforcement officers with the legal ability to have their service weapon with them even when they are not actively performing their official duties, potentially enhancing school safety by allowing trained officers to be prepared to respond to potential threats while on school property in their personal capacity. The bill appears to be a straightforward modification of existing law that would give off-duty law enforcement more flexibility in maintaining personal protection and potentially being ready to intervene in emergency situations, while recognizing their professional training and background in handling firearms responsibly.

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https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05207&which_year=2025