SB 507 (2026): establishing a committee to study violence in schools directed at staff members and the obstacles to disciplining or expelling students in such circumstances.

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SB 507 (2026)

establishing a committee to study violence in schools directed at staff members and the obstacles to disciplining or expelling students in such circumstances.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Education Policy and Administration
  • Senate committee: Education Finance
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 191

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Education Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0378s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0378s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 5, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On February 5, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 19, 2026 and was referred to the House Education Policy and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2026, with 8 people signed in online: 6 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on May 4, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 14, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 19, 2026, making it Chapter 191 of the session laws. It took effect on June 19, 2026.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2026, 10:55 AM: hearing, Senate Education Finance, SH 103
  • February 5, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
  • March 30, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
  • May 4, 2026, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
  • May 14, 2026: consent calendar, House

Votes

  • February 5, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0378s — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Education Finance
  • January 22, 2026: Hearing: 01/22/2026, Room 103, SH, 10:55 am; SC 47A
  • February 5, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0378s, 02/05/2026; Vote 6-0; CC
  • February 5, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-0378s, AA, VV; 02/05/2026
  • February 5, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0378s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/05/2026
  • February 19, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration
  • March 30, 2026: Public Hearing: 03/30/2026 01:00 pm GP 232
  • May 4, 2026: Executive Session: 05/04/2026 10:30 am GP 232
  • May 4, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 05/04/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • May 14, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/14/2026
  • June 4, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026)
  • June 4, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026
  • June 19, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 191; Effective 06/19/2026

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