51 total bills, 0 anti-gun bills,
6 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Georgia Firearm Legislation
51 total bills, 0 anti-gun bills,
6 pro-gun bills for this session
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Title: Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2013; enact
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation; to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to carrying and possession of firearms; to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to transportation passenger safety; to amend Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to game and fish; to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to parking for persons with disabilities, so as to revise certain laws regarding the carrying of firearms; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Second Readers
Last Action Date: February 4, 2013
Title: Restoring Gun Rights During State of Emergency Act of 2013; enact
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-3-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency powers of Governor, termination of emergency, limitations in energy emergency, and immunity, so as to remove the Governor's authority to suspend the sale, dispensing, or transportation of firearms in an emergency; to provide a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Second Readers
Last Action Date: February 7, 2013
Title: Restoring Private Property Rights for Places of Worship Act of 2013; enact
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-127 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations and penalty, so as to repeal a prohibition against carrying a weapon in a place of worship; to provide a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Second Readers
Last Action Date: January 30, 2013
Title: Georgia Campus Carry Act of 2013; enact
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 repeal prohibitions against carrying a firearm on to postsecondary institution campuses; to provide a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Second Readers
Last Action Date: January 30, 2013
Title: Firearms; carrying and possession by an administrator within a school safety zone or school building; provide
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 provide that the board of education of each school system in this state shall be authorized to designate one or more administrators in each school in the school system to possess and carry firearms within a school safety zone or school building, at a school function, or on school property or on a bus or other transportation furnished by the school; to provide for training; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
Last Action Date: March 28, 2013
Title: Firearms; certain laws regarding carrying and possession by retired judges; provide exemption
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 provide an exemption from certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms by retired judges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Effective Date
Last Action Date: July 1, 2014
Title: Georgia Firearms Freedom 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 exempt certain firearms from federal regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for exceptions and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Second Readers
Last Action Date: January 29, 2013
Title: Emergency management; certain limitations regarding the possession and carrying of firearms during a declared state of emergency; prohibit
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization and administration of emergency management, and to amend Code Section 38-3-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency powers of the Governor, termination of emergency, limitations in energy emergency, and immunity, so as to prohibit certain limitations regarding the possession and carrying of firearms during a declared state of emergency; to provide for civil remedies for violations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
Last Action Date: March 28, 2013
Title: Weapons; training for certain persons licensed to carry a pistol or revolver; provide
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-129 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license to carry weapon and temporary renewal permit, so as to provide for training for certain persons licensed to carry a pistol or revolver; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Second Readers
Last Action Date: January 30, 2013
Title: Hoschton, City of; provide new charter
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Hoschton, Georgia; to provide for corporate boundaries and powers; to provide for a governmental structure; to provide for handling administrative affairs; to provide for a judicial branch; to provide for election and removal of officials; to provide for addressing the financial affairs of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Effective Date
Last Action Date: April 24, 2013
Title: Firearms; person with a weapon carry license to possess a weapon on property of a place of worship under certain circumstances; authorize
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 authorize a person with a weapons carry license to possess a weapon on the property of a place of worship under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Second Readers
Last Action Date: February 11, 2013
Title: Gun Safety 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 provide a short title; to provide that a person who has been denied a license to carry a weapon or has had such license revoked because of mental incompetency may reapply after five years; to provide procedures for such application; to provide for a background check for guns purchased at gun shows; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Second Readers
Last Action Date: February 13, 2013
Title: Euharlee, City of; provide new charter
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Euharlee; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Effective Date
Last Action Date: May 7, 2013
Title: Restoring Private Property Rights for Places of Worship Act of 2013; enact
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-127 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations and penalty, so as to repeal a prohibition against carrying a weapon in a place of worship; to provide a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Second Readers
Last Action Date: February 19, 2013
Title: Firearms; offense of unlawfully carrying a weapon into secure airport area; provide
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 provide for the offense of unlawfully carrying a weapon into a secure airport area; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Second Readers
Last Action Date: February 20, 2013
Title: Firearms; members of General Assembly to be able to carry on government and other properties; authorize
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 authorize members of the General Assembly to be able to carry firearms on government and other properties; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Second Readers
Last Action Date: February 21, 2013
Title: Hiram, City of; reincorporation, corporate boundaries, municipal powers, and exercise of powers; provide
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Hiram, approved February 27, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 2620), as amended, so as to provide for reincorporation, corporate boundaries, municipal powers, and exercise of powers; to provide for a government structure of such city including creation, number, and election of a mayor and the city council; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for submission of this Act under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Effective Date
Last Action Date: April 30, 2013
Title: Cornelia, City of; provide new charter
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Cornelia; to provide a general repealer; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Effective Date
Last Action Date: April 30, 2013
Title: Corrections, Department of; employees serving as certified peace officers may retain their weapons under certain circumstances; provide
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Corrections and the Department of Corrections, so as to provide that employees of the Department of Corrections serving as certified peace officers may retain their weapons under certain circumstances; to authorize the Board of Corrections to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Last Action Date: February 28, 2013
Title: Georgia Firearms Freedom 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 exempt certain firearms from federal regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Second Readers
Last Action Date: March 1, 2013
Title: Safe Carry Protection Act; enact
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations; to change provisions relating to persons exempt from the provisions of Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2; to change legislative findings and provide for preemption for weapons other than firearms; to provide for a cause of action and damages; to amend Title 16, relating to crimes and offenses, and Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Senate Read and Referred
Last Action Date: March 11, 2013
Title: Powder Springs, City of; provide for city council terms and qualifications for office
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2760), as amended, so as to provide for city council terms and qualifications for office; to provide for election of the city council and mayor; to provide for the powers and duties of the city manager; to provide for the qualifications of the municipal court judges; to provide for a code of ethics; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Effective Date
Last Action Date: May 6, 2013
Title: Convention and Tourism Special District Act of 2014; enact
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, so as to provide for the establishment of convention and tourism special districts within certain areas of the state; to amend said Title 36 and Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., the "Criminal Code of Georgia," so as to provide that a special district shall be a drug-free commercial zone and to provide for the punishment of certain drug and controlled substance offenses within such zone; to provide for heightened punishment of certain aggravated assaults and aggravated batteries within a special district; to provide for other related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Hopper
Last Action Date: March 20, 2013
Title: Weapons; all records of judge of probate court regarding weapons carry licenses shall be confidential and not open to public inspection and not be disclosed; provide
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-129 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license to carry weapon, temporary renewal permit, and mandamus, so as to provide that all records of the judge of probate court regarding weapons carry licenses shall be confidential and not open to public inspection and shall not be disclosed; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Second Readers
Last Action Date: March 22, 2013
Title: Avalon, City of; provide new charter
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Avalon; to repeal specific laws; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Effective Date
Last Action Date: April 10, 2014
Title: Firearms; prohibit illegal aliens from processing, transporting, or shipping firearms
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 prohibit illegal aliens from possessing, transporting, or shipping firearms; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Second Readers
Last Action Date: March 28, 2013
Title: State government; federal law which attempts to govern firearms manufactured within state shall be unenforceable; provide
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction of the state, so as to nullify certain federal laws; to provide that any federal law which attempts to govern firearms manufactured within this state shall be unenforceable; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Second Readers
Last Action Date: January 16, 2014
Title: Crimes and offenses; discharging a gun or pistol near public highway or street; change provisions
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to change provisions relating to discharging a gun or pistol near a public highway or street; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Effective Date
Last Action Date: April 15, 2014
Title: Fire department; firefighters may carry firearms while on duty with permission of their department; provide
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding local fire departments generally, so as to provide that, with the permission of their department, firefighters may carry firearms while on duty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Second Readers
Last Action Date: January 24, 2014
Title: Crimes and offenses; carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; change provisions
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 and Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices and public school disciplinary tribunals, respectively, so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15, Title 16, Chapter 2 of Title 20, and Code Section 40-5-22 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code, crimes and offenses, elementary and secondary education, and persons not to be licensed, minimum ages for licensees, and school attendance requirements, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Effective Date
Last Action Date: July 1, 2014
Title: Safe Carry Protection Act; enact
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-3-202, Article 2 of Chapter 3, Article 4 of Chapter 11, and Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16, Code Section 35-3-34, and Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons and the issuance of weapons carry licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Senate Read Second Time
Last Action Date: March 13, 2014
Title: Crimes and offenses; persons who provoke a use of force cannot claim benefit of the Code section; provide
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-3-23.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to no duty to retreat prior to use of force in self-defense, so as to provide that persons who provoke a use of force cannot claim the benefit of the Code section; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Second Readers
Last Action Date: February 7, 2014
Title: Game and fish; use of suppressors on hunting firearms; authorize
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding hunting, so as to authorize the use of suppressors on hunting firearms; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Second Readers
Last Action Date: February 10, 2014
Title: Crimes and offenses; person has right to use deadly force against law enforcement officers who attempt violent entry into home without first knocking and announcing identity and purpose; provide
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, so as to provide that a person has the right to use deadly force against law enforcement officers who attempt violent entry into such person's home without first knocking and announcing their identity and purpose; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches with warrants, so as to change provisions relating to issuance of search warrants by judicial officers; to provide that no-knock warrants shall not be issued in this state except under limited circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Second Readers
Last Action Date: February 24, 2014
Title: Congress; protect and defend the Constitution of the United States; request
Description: A RESOLUTION requesting that Congress protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and expressing the State of Georgia's commitment to protecting the rights of our citizens against any attempt to curtail those rights; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Passed/Adopted
Last Action Date: March 18, 2014
Title: Public Order and Safety; prohibit possession of assault weapon; provide penalties
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession of dangerous weapons, so as to define certain terms; to prohibit the possession of an assault weapon; to prohibit the possession of an oversize magazine; to prohibit the possession with intent to sell, sale, or transportation of such weapons; to provide penalties; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Senate Read and Referred
Last Action Date: January 15, 2013
Title: Public Order and Safety; unlawful for mentally incompetent person to possess a handgun; penalties
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities, so as to define certain terms; to provide that it shall be unlawful for a mentally incompetent person or an addicted person to possess a handgun; to provide that it shall be unlawful to provide a handgun to a mentally incompetent person or an addicted person; to provide that it shall be unlawful to provide a handgun to any person known by the provider of the weapon to be a substantial risk of using the weapon illegally; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Senate Read and Referred
Last Action Date: January 15, 2013
Title: Firearms; authorize persons between the ages of 18 and 21 to carry under certain circumstances; provide issuance of a permit
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 authorize persons who are between the ages of 18 and 21 to carry firearms under certain circumstances; to amend Code Section 43-38-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permits to carry firearms, proficiency requirement, exemption from specified laws, denial, refusal to renew, and suspension of permits, and effect of license suspension and restoration, so as to provide for the issuance of a permit to carry firearms to persons between the ages of 18 and 21; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Senate Recommitted
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; firearm; federal law/regulation; provisions
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to provide that no officer or employee of the state or any political subdivision of the state, no persons performing governmental functions, and no firearms dealer shall enforce or attempt to enforce any federal law or regulation relating to a personal firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is owned or manufactured commercially or privately in this state and that remains exclusively within the borders of this state; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Senate Read and Referred
Last Action Date: February 1, 2013
Title: Wildlife; authorize the use of suppressors on hunting firearms under certain circumstances
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding hunting, so as to authorize the use of suppressors on hunting firearms under certain circumstances; to provide for suspension of hunting privileges for persons who are convicted of hunting without landowner permission, hunting in an area that is closed to hunting, or hunting big game out of season or at night with a suppressor equipped firearm; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
Last Action Date: March 20, 2014
Title: Firearms; regulate the sale, use and possession in this state
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 8, 16, 27, and 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, crimes and offenses, game and fish, and professions and businesses, respectively, so as to regulate the sale, use, and possession of firearms in this state; to prohibit conditioning tenancy in public housing upon certain restrictions on the possession of firearms; to provide for exceptions; to authorize persons licensed in other states to carry firearms in this state; to repeal state laws regarding firearms dealers; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Conference Committee Appointed 5th, 11th, 32nd
Last Action Date: March 25, 2013
Title: Probate Courts; provide for prosecuting attorneys in counties where there is not state court
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate courts, so as to provide for prosecuting attorneys in probate courts in counties where there is no state court; to provide for the appointment, compensation, oath of office, duties, and authority of such prosecuting attorneys; to authorize the appointment of staff; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: House Second Readers
Last Action Date: February 27, 2013
Title: "Elementary School Protection Act"; enact
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to enact the "Elementary School Protection Act"; to authorize local boards of education to employ elementary para-protection officers to provide security in public elementary schools; to provide for requirements; to provide for stipends; to amend Code Section 16-11-127.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on school property, so as to authorize elementary para-protection officers to carry concealed weapons in school safety zones; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Senate Recommitted
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; define certain terms; prohibit possession of a assault weapons
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 define certain terms; to prohibit the possession of an assault weapon; to prohibit the possession of a high-capacity magazine; to change provisions relating to exemptions for the possession of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines; to provide for enhanced penalties for the use of an assault weapon or firearm with a high-capacity magazine during the commission of certain crimes; to harmonize a cross-reference; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Senate Read and Referred
Last Action Date: February 12, 2013
Title: Crimes and Offenses; duty to retreat prior to the use of force in self-defense; provisions
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, so as to change provisions relating to the duty to retreat prior to the use of force in self-defense; to clarify provisions relating to the use of force in defense of self, others, habitation, and other property; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Senate Read and Referred
Last Action Date: February 12, 2013
Title: Firearms; carrying/possession for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; provide exemption from the application of certain laws
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 provide an exemption from the application of certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Senate Read and Referred
Last Action Date: February 21, 2013
Title: Firearms; provide that information relating to persons issued weapons carry licenses shall be confidential
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 provide that information relating to persons issued weapons carry licenses shall be confidential; to prohibit the creation or maintenance of any data bases regarding persons issued weapons carry licenses; to provide for verification of licenses; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Senate Recommitted
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: "Gun Buy-Back Program"; no public funds shall be expended by the state
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to provide that no public funds shall be expended by the state or any municipality, county, school district, or other political subdivision of the state for the purpose of a gun buy-back program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Senate Read and Referred
Last Action Date: February 22, 2013
Title: Crimes/Offenses; define parameters for the use of unmanned aircraft in surveillance activities by private persons/law enforcement officers
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wiretapping, eavesdropping, surveillance, and related offenses, so as to define parameters for the use of unmanned aircraft in surveillance activities by private persons and law enforcement officers; to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16, relating to the possession of dangerous weapons, so as to prohibit equipping an unmanned aircraft with weaponry; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches with warrants, so as to define parameters for the use of unmanned aircraft in searches and seizures; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Senate Read and Referred
Last Action Date: February 22, 2013
Title: Brady Law Regulations; prohibit the purchase/sale of hand guns and long guns on state property
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Brady law regulations, so as to prohibit the purchase or sale of hand guns and long guns on state property; to provide for exceptions including persons participating in a government sponsored firearm buy back program; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Senate Read and Referred
Last Action Date: February 27, 2013
Title: Carlton, City of; provide for a new charter
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Carlton; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Last Action: Effective Date
Last Action Date: July 1, 2013
