Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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SUMMARY: LC 29 6518S An attempt to resolve conflict between the passage last session of HB 60 and HB 826 as to weapons in schools.
REQUIREMENTS:
- amends the Juvenile Code to provide that possession of "minor" violations of weapons in school safety zones are not to be considered Class B designated felonies
- school employees would not be required to report such possession unless it involves a firearm, dangerous weapon or machine gun, or weapon of any kind used together with an assault.
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2015 if approved by the General Assembly and Governor.
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