NJ A192

Bill

Provides that school district may not prohibit active or retired law enforcement officer or registered security officer from carrying firearm in performance of school security duties if authorized under State law to carry.

Introduced
01/13/2026

In Committee
01/13/2026

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that if a school district enters into an agreement for the provision of school security services with an active or retired law enforcement officer, including a safe schools resource officer or a Class Three special law enforcement officer, or with a security officer registered under the "Security Officer Registration Act," P.L.2004, c.134 (C.45:19A-1 et seq.), the school district may not prohibit that officer from carrying a firearm in school buildings or on school grounds in the performance of his school security duties if that officer is authorized under State law to carry such a firearm. In the wake of the recent school shooting tragedy, many communities have sought the assignment of active or retired law enforcement officers or armed security officers in the public schools. However, some boards of education have prohibited these officers from actually carrying a firearm in the performance of their school security duties. This prohibition does not reflect the desire of many of the residents of these communities who seek the level of protection that an armed officer would provide. This bill would prohibit a school district from imposing such a restriction.

AI Summary

This bill ensures that school districts cannot prevent active or retired law enforcement officers, including safe schools resource officers and Class Three special law enforcement officers, or registered security officers from carrying a firearm while performing their school security duties, provided they are legally authorized to do so under state law. This measure aims to address concerns about school safety by allowing armed security personnel, who are already permitted by state law to carry firearms, to do so within school grounds when contracted by a school district for security services, overriding any local school district prohibitions.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Dawn Fantasia (R)*, Bob Auth (R),

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A192

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A192
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/192_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A4238	Provides that school district may not prohibit active or retired law enforcement officer or registered security officer from carrying firearm in performance of school security duties if authorized under State law to carry.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee	Carry Over
S1683	Provides that school district may not prohibit active or retired law enforcement officer or registered security officer from carrying firearm in performance of school security duties if authorized under State law to carry.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee	Carry Over
S2526	Provides that school district may not prohibit active or retired law enforcement officer or registered security officer from carrying firearm in performance of school security duties if authorized under State law to carry.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee	Same As

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