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HB 1023

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

Status: failed. Latest action: March 31, 2026.

Education; utilize weapon detection systems in certain school buildings; require local boards of education and other public school governing bodies.

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-1023
Session 1033
Status failed
Committee Education | Public Safety
House failed 2026-03-31
Education Firearms
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to require local boards of education and other public school governing bodies to utilize weapon detection systems to aid in the prevention of any individual attempting to unlawfully possess or carry a weapon in certain school buildings; to provide for exceptions; to authorize the use of funding; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Efstration, Chuck
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-31 Status failed
2026-03-31 Latest Action Senate Tabled
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