SB1424

Firearm safety instruction; public schools

Chamber Passed·2/27/26

Arizona SB1424 mandates annual firearm safety instruction for students in public schools starting in 2027-2028.

Arizona SB1424 requires each school district and charter school to provide annual, age-appropriate firearm safety instruction starting in the 2027-2028 school year. The instruction must focus on accident prevention and personal safety awareness, including safe firearm storage and appropriate actions if a student encounters a firearm. The instruction cannot include live firearms, ammunition, handling demonstrations, or training in firearm use. It must be neutral and not promote or discourage firearm ownership.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 30–28 · Feb 27
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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28 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 16

1:00 PM

House Rules

Mar 10

2:00 PM

House Education

History

Jun 11

House

House third reading FAILED voting: (30-28-2-0)

Apr 27

House

House Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass

Mar 17

House

House majority caucus: Do pass