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GA HB1023
GA HB1023Education; utilize weapon detection systems in certain school buildings; require local boards of education and other public school governing bodies
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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
03/25/2026
03/25/2026
Crossed Over
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Passed
Dead
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to require local boards of education and other public school governing bodies to establish and provide for security measures to detect weapons and to aid in the prevention of individuals attempting to unlawfully possess or carry weapons in certain school buildings; to provide for exceptions; to authorize the use of funding; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires local school boards and other public school governing bodies in Georgia to implement weapon detection systems in certain school buildings to help prevent individuals from unlawfully possessing or carrying weapons, with the definition of "weapon" referring to existing state law. These security measures, which can use various detection methods, must be used at all main entry points to permanent school buildings where students are present, with exceptions for locked doors that are alarmed and not intended for regular student use or only for emergencies. School districts are authorized to use available grants and other funding to comply with these requirements, and the law will take effect on January 1, 2028.
Committee Categories
Education, Justice
Sponsors (7)
Jon Burns (R)*,
Sandy Donatucci (R)*,
Chuck Efstration (R)*,
Chris Erwin (R)*,
Matt Hatchett (R)*,
Holt Persinger (R)*,
Clint Dixon (R),
Last Action
Senate Tabled (on 03/31/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72353 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/247258 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243813 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/241800 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/240242 |
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