AN ACT ALLOWING OFF-DUTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO CARRY FIREARMS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS.

HB 5129 would amend state law to permit law enforcement officers to carry their official service firearms on school grounds while off-duty. This directly affects off-duty officers who currently may not carry weapons on school property and school districts that manage access policies. The key provision removes the restriction preventing officers from carrying their duty-issued firearms during personal time while on school premises. The bill does not change rules for civilians or require schools to allow officers to carry; it only modifies the existing prohibition for officers. The stated purpose is to allow officers to carry their standard equipment without needing to be actively on duty.