HB0031HS001

Adopted

Amendment to HB0031 — School safety and security.

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Chamber: House

Stage: Standing Committee

What does this amendment do?

This amendment adds requirements for door securement devices in public schools, changes the state fire marshal's duties to provide an approved list, and accelerates the effective date.

Adds a new requirement that by school year 2026-2027, all door securement devices used in public school buildings must be from a list of approved devices published by the state fire marshal. (Page 1, line 14)
Replaces the state fire marshal's duties regarding door securement devices. Instead of prohibiting certain devices and adopting rules, the fire marshal must now provide school district boards of trustees with a list of appropriate door securement devices by July 1, 2025, and may update the list annually. (Page 3, lines 6-12)
Changes the effective date from July 1, 2025 to immediately upon completion of all acts necessary for the bill to become law. (Page 3, line 14)

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