SB 463-FN (2026): relative to possession of firearms in safe school zones.
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SB 463-FN (2026)
relative to possession of firearms in safe school zones.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On February 5, 2026 the Senate voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24)
- Sen. Pat Long (D - SD20)
- Rep. David Meuse (D - Rock 37)
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
- Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
- Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 2026, 1:55 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- February 5, 2026: floor debate, Senate
Votes
- February 5, 2026, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 16, nays 8, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 20, 2026: Hearing: 01/20/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:55 pm
- February 5, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 02/05/2026, Vote 3-2
- February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 16Y-8N, MA ; 02/05/2026
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- SB 593 (2024): relative to possession of firearms in safe school zones.