Bill > HB05129

This bill proposes to modify existing Connecticut state law (specifically section 53a-217b of the general statutes) to explicitly permit off-duty law enforcement officers to carry firearms on school grounds. Currently, there may be legal restrictions preventing law enforcement officers from possessing firearms on school property when they are not actively on duty. By amending this statute, the bill would allow law enforcement officers to carry their service firearms on school grounds even when they are not performing official duties, which could potentially provide an added layer of security. The bill's purpose is straightforward: to give off-duty law enforcement officers the ability to maintain possession of their official firearms while on school property, recognizing that these officers are trained professionals who may be prepared to respond to potential safety threats even when not formally on duty.

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https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05129&which_year=2025