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Proposed Georgia Firearm Legislation SB357

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Firearms; carry weapons in places of worship and in schools operated by such places of worship; revise the ability

Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to revise the ability of persons to carry weapons in places of worship and in schools operated by such places of worship; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Session: 2019-2020 Regular Session

Last Action: Senate Read Second Time

Last Action Date: March 2, 2020

Sponsors

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6 sponsors: Bill Heath (R); Matt Brass (R); Randy Robertson (R); Tyler Harper (R); Chuck Payne (R); Jack Hill (R);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 11% (6 of 56)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Mar 2, 2020 Senate Read Second Time
Senate Feb 28, 2020 Senate Committee Favorably Reported
Senate Feb 4, 2020 Senate Read and Referred
Senate Feb 3, 2020 Senate Hopper
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 3, 2020 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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