Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut HB5451: AN ACT CONCERNING POSSESSION OF A FIREARM ON SCHOOL GROUNDS BY A CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER.
Status: In committee, April 1, 2026
What the bill says
An act concerning possession of a firearm on school grounds by a peace officer. assembly convened.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT CONCERNING POSSESSION OF A FIREARM ON SCHOOL GROUNDS BY A PEACE OFFICER. Assembly convened: Section 1. Section 53a-217b of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2026): (a) A person is guilty of possession of a weapon on school grounds when, knowing that such person is not licensed or privileged to do so, such person possesses a firearm or deadly weapon, as defined in section 53a-3, (1) in or on the real property comprising a public or private elementary or secondary school, or (2) at a school-sponsored activity as defined in subsection (h) of section 10-233a. (b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to the otherwise lawful possession of a firearm (1) by a person for use in a program approved by school officials in or on such school property or at such school-sponsored activity, (2) by a person in accordance with an agreement entered into between school officials and such person or such person's employer, (3) by a peace officer, as defined in subdivision (9) of section 53a-3, [while engaged in the performance of such peace officer's LCO No. 1905 1 of Raised Bill No. 5451 official duties,] or (4) by a person while traversing such school property for the purpose of gaining …
Sponsors
- Fred Gee (D, 126) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : File Number 326
- : House Calendar Number 245
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
- : Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
- : Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/31/26 5:00 PM
- : Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
- : Joint Favorable Substitute
- : Public Hearing 03/10
- : Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security
Votes
- PS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (March 17, 2026): 20 yea, 9 nay, passed
Subjects: Peace officers, Firearms possession on school grounds, Felonies
Common questions
- What is HB5451?
- HB5451 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING POSSESSION OF A FIREARM ON SCHOOL GROUNDS BY A CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER.
- What does HB5451 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning possession of a firearm on school grounds by a peace officer. assembly convened.
- What is the status of HB5451?
- In committee as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: File Number 326 (April 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5451?
- Fred Gee (D, 126).
- Where is the official record for HB5451?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05451&which_year=2026
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