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Proposed Georgia Firearm Legislation HB1009

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Second Amendment Preservation Act; enact

Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to provide for protections against the infringements on the right to keep and bear arms; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to prohibit public officers or employees from enforcing or providing assistance for the enforcement of federal laws or actions relative to firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition; to provide for causes of action; to provide for hearings; to provide for civil penalties; to provide for attorney's fees and costs; to waive sovereign immunity; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Session: 2023-2024 Regular Session

Last Action: House Second Readers

Last Action Date: January 25, 2024

Sponsors

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6 sponsors: Charlice Byrd (R); Reynaldo Martinez (R); Mitchell Horner (R); Mitchell Scoggins (R); Emory Dunahoo (R); Kasey Carpenter (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 3% (6 of 180)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jan 25, 2024 House Second Readers
House Jan 24, 2024 House First Readers
House Jan 23, 2024 House Hopper
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jan 23, 2024 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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