Florida Senate Bill 7026 Explained

The Florida Senate Bill 7026 or the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act is a Florida bill to tighten gun control, school security and school safety.[1] [2] [3] The bill bans bump stocks and raises the minimum age to purchase a firearm from 18 to 21, and enacts red flag laws among other restrictions. It also allows teachers who receive training to be armed. The Florida Senate passed the bill 20–18 in March 2018, three weeks after the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. The Florida House of Representatives passed the bill 67–50, with House Republicans voting 57–19 and House Democrats voting 10–31.[4] The bill was signed into law by Governor Rick Scott on March 9, 2018.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wilson . Kirby . Rick Scott is set to sign the Legislature's gun bill. Here's what's in it. . . August 31, 2018 . March 9, 2018.
  2. Web site: Jarvie . Jenny . Florida state Senate passes a Marjory Stoneman Douglas gun control act — and some call it an insult to its namesake . . August 31, 2018 . March 5, 2018.
  3. Web site: Bousquet . Steve . Koh . Elizabeth . Mahoney . Emily L. . Gun bill passes Florida House. Now governor wants to hear from Parkland families. . . August 31, 2018 . en . March 7, 2018.
  4. Web site: Sarkissian . Arek . Caputo . Marc . Florida House passes gun reform, school safety bill after lengthy debate . . August 31, 2018 . en . March 7, 2018.
  5. Web site: Florida Gov. Rick Scott signs gun bill . CNN. March 9, 2018. November 9, 2018. Ray. Sanchez . Holly. Yan.

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