PRINTER'S NO. 2590
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
2026
Session of
2024
INTRODUCED BY HOGAN, LABS, MARCELL, MIHALEK, SCHEUREN, CONKLIN
AND TOMLINSON, FEBRUARY 9, 2024
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FEBRUARY 9, 2024
AN ACT
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An
act relating to the public school system, including certain
provisions applicable as well to private and parochial
schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the
laws relating thereto," in school safety and security,
providing for purchase of firearm detection technology.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known
as the Public School Code of 1949, is amended by adding a
section to read:
Section 1322-B. P urchase of firearm detection technology.
(a) Authorization.-- A school entity may, with the approval
of the department, enter into a contract or other agreement with
a vendor for the lease, purchase, installation, operation or
maintenance of a firearm detection technology or other equipment
and supplies necessary for the proper operation of the firearm
detection technology.
(b) Mandatory characteristics.--A firearm detection
technology leased or purchased under this section shall:
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(1) Be capable of utilizing existing school security
cameras or drones to monitor video feeds for any firearm
brandished on school property or a school bus.
(2) When a brandished firearm is detected on school
property or a school bus, possess the capacity to immediately
and independently alert school personnel, first responders or
other persons, as determined by the department or school
entity, with minimal human oversight.
(3) Be designated as qualified antiterrorism technology
under 6 U.S.C. Ch. 1 Subch. VIII Pt. G (relating to support
anti-terrorism by fostering effective technologies).
(4) Be developed in the United States without the use of
any third-party or open-source data.
(c) Management.--A firearm detection technology leased or
purchased under this section may be managed directly by the
contracted vendor through a continuously monitored operations
center that is staffed by analysts who are trained in the
detection and identification of various types of firearms.
(d) Payment.--A school entity may pay for the operation and
maintenance of a firearm detection technology leased or
purchased under this section.
Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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