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GA SB150
GA SB150Crimes and Offenses; persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence receiving, possessing, transporting a firearm; prohibit
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Introduced
02/20/2019
02/20/2019
In Committee
03/04/2019
03/04/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/26/2020
06/26/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16 and 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses and to domestic relations, respectively, so as to prohibit persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm and to prohibit persons subject to family violence protective orders from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm; to provide an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's laws to prohibit individuals convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence or subject to a family violence protective order from receiving, possessing, or transporting firearms. It also provides a process for individuals subject to these disabilities to have their rights restored after a certain period of time. The bill aims to address issues of domestic violence by restricting firearm access for those convicted of related offenses or under protective orders.
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Senate Recommitted (on 01/13/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/183588.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/182161.pdf |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20192020/sb/150 |
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