Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 454: Public Schools - School Resource Officers - Firearms Required
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 454 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Schools - School Resource Officers - Firearms Required. Primary sponsor: J.B. Jennings (Republican), Mary Beth Carozza (Republican), Jason Gallion (Republican), Steve Hershey (Republican), Justin Ready (Republican), Jack Bailey (Republican), Bill Folden (Republican), Johnny Salling (Republican), Chris West (Republican), Mike McKay (Republican), Paul Corderman (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.B. Jennings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Mary Beth Carozza | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Jason Gallion | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Steve Hershey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Justin Ready | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Jack Bailey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Bill Folden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Johnny Salling | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Chris West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Mike McKay | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Paul Corderman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judicial Proceedings