Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 644: 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 644 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Schools - School Resource Officers - Firearms Required. Primary sponsor: Chris West (Republican), Johnny Salling (Republican), Justin Ready (Republican), Mike McKay (Republican), Steve Hershey (Republican), Jason Gallion (Republican), Bill Folden (Republican), Paul Corderman (Republican), Mary Beth Carozza (Republican), Jack Bailey (Republican), J.B. Jennings (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2025): Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Johnny Salling | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Justin Ready | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Mike McKay | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Steve Hershey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Jason Gallion | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Bill Folden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Paul Corderman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Mary Beth Carozza | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Jack Bailey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| J.B. Jennings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
“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 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 2/12 at 2:00 p.m.
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