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Gov. Scott wants to strengthen the restrictions on gun purchase and ownership for mentally ill individuals under the Baker Act.

Additionally, the governor wants to require all individuals purchasing guns to be 21 or older. However, there will be exceptions for active duty and reserve military and spouses, National Guard members, and law enforcement.

Furthermore, Gov. Scott proposed a complete ban on bump stocks. He wants to prohibit people from owning or possessing a gun if they are subject to injunction for protections against the following:

• dating violence
• domestic violence
• sexual violence
• repeat violence
• stalking/cyberstalking

For school safety, the governor is requesting a $450 million budget. He is calling for a mandatory law enforcement officer for every school. The governor is proposing one law enforcement officer for every 1,000 students. He rejects arming teachers with guns to protect school children.

In addition, Gov. Scott wants to require mandatory active shooter training for all public schools. He also proposed funding for “school hardening measures” such metal detectors, steel doors, bullet glass, and upgraded locks.

Gov. Scott will also establish a new, anonymous K-12 “See Something, Say Something” hotline, website, and mobile app.

For mental health program, he is requesting $50 million funding. The governor wants to expand mental health teams to serve youth and adults with early and serious mental illness statewide.  He wants to require every sheriff office to have a DCF case manager. He wants to provide law enforcement and mental health coordination matching grants.

“Keeping guns away from dangerous people and people with mental issues is what we need to do. It’s common sense, and it is in their own best interest, not to mention the interests of our communities,” said Gov. Scott.