By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/after-school-shooting-florida-senate-prepares-sweeping-package-of-gun-control-legislation Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter After school shooting, Florida Senate prepares sweeping package of gun control legislation Nation Feb 19, 2018 2:42 PM EDT State Sen. Bill Galvano, a Republican and incoming Senate president, says the Florida Senate is preparing a sweeping package of legislation in the aftermath of the deadly shooting at a high school. The legislation includes new age restrictions for gun purchases, a ban on bump stocks and gun violence restraining orders. Seventeen people were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last week and legislative leaders saw firsthand the building where the shootings took place. The Senate is considering a wide array of measures that also include boosting spending on mental health programs for schools and giving law-enforcement greater power to involuntarily hold someone considered a danger to themselves. Nineteen-year-old Nikolas Cruz is facing 17 counts of murder in the Wednesday afternoon shooting. READ MORE: This Florida bill could restrict guns from dangerous owners We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
State Sen. Bill Galvano, a Republican and incoming Senate president, says the Florida Senate is preparing a sweeping package of legislation in the aftermath of the deadly shooting at a high school. The legislation includes new age restrictions for gun purchases, a ban on bump stocks and gun violence restraining orders. Seventeen people were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last week and legislative leaders saw firsthand the building where the shootings took place. The Senate is considering a wide array of measures that also include boosting spending on mental health programs for schools and giving law-enforcement greater power to involuntarily hold someone considered a danger to themselves. Nineteen-year-old Nikolas Cruz is facing 17 counts of murder in the Wednesday afternoon shooting. READ MORE: This Florida bill could restrict guns from dangerous owners We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now