Bills › 91st General Assembly
Allowing the carrying of weapons on the grounds of a school under certain circumstances
Sponsored by Rep. Dr. Steven P. Bradley (R), Rep. Zach Dieken (R), Rep. Samantha Fett (R), Rep. Jason Gearhart (R), Rep. Henry Stone (R)
Topics:K–12 educationFirearms
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 10, 2026
- Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary People with a valid permit to carry weapons would be allowed to have a firearm on school grounds. To do this, they must keep the weapon on their body for a lawful reason and always keep it under their direct control. Currently, carrying a firearm on school property is considered a felony.1
Read the official explanation
Under current law, a person who goes armed with, carries, or transports a firearm of any kind, whether concealed or not, on the grounds of a school commits a class “D” felony, with certain exceptions. This bill allows a person who holds a valid permit to carry weapons to carry weapons on the grounds of a school if the person carries a firearm for a lawful purpose on or about the person’s body, and the firearm remains continuously under the person’s control.
Why it matters. People who hold a valid permit to carry weapons would be allowed to carry a firearm on school grounds if the weapon is for a lawful purpose and remains under their continuous control. Currently, carrying a firearm on school grounds is a class “D” felony except in specific circumstances.2