Bill · S. 1307· Senate(119-S-1307)
Police Officers Protecting Children Act
- Introduced
- 4/4/2025
- Last activity
- 4/4/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Sheehy
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ``Police Officers Protecting Children Act'' seeks to amend existing federal law regarding firearms. It focuses on allowing certain qualified law enforcement officers and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in school zones. The bill modifies title 18, United States Code, specifically section 922(q). This change applies to those authorized under sections 926B and 926C to carry a concealed firearm.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill aims to increase security for children in school zones through armed law enforcement presence.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The bill intends to protect students by allowing law enforcement to carry firearms in school zones.
Does this change how police departments operate?+5
The bill expands the carrying capabilities of qualified law enforcement officers.
The opposite
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?-3
The bill provides an exception for qualified officers to carry concealed firearms in school zones.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection for children in school zones: The bill aims to allow qualified law enforcement officers and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms specifically to protect children in school zones (Section 2).
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Expanded authority for qualified law enforcement: By amending section 922(q), the bill allows a qualified law enforcement officer, as defined in section 926B, to carry a concealed firearm in a school zone (Section 2).
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Expanded authority for retired law enforcement: The bill allows a qualified retired law enforcement officer, as defined in section 926C, to carry a concealed firearm in a school zone (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text: The text provided focuses on the authorizations and amendments rather than listing burdens or negative consequences.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5Good For Students+5Good For Gun Owners+3Good For Retirees+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+5Improves Second Amendment Protections+3Improves Gun Control Measures-3
- 4/4/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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James JusticeRepublican · West Virginia