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NJ S 2526

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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.

New Jersey · 222 · upper

Quick answers

Did NJ S 2526 pass?

Not yet. NJ S 2526 is in committee as of 2026-01-13 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-13): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

What is NJ S 2526 about?

NJ S 2526 is a bill in the 222 titled “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.”.

Who sponsors NJ S 2526?

O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr. is the primary sponsor of NJ S 2526, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Introduced
2026-01-13
Latest action
2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr.primary
  • Space, Parkercosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-13

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

    introduction,referral-committee

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Votes

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Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2526

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