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GA HB10

GA HB10
Dangerous instrumentalities and practices; certain assault weapons; prohibit possession; provide for crimes; provide penalties

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Introduced
11/23/2016
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/29/2018

Introduced Session

2017-2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

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 prohibit the possession, sale, transport, distribution, or use of certain assault weapons, large capacity magazines, armor-piercing bullets, and incendiary .50 caliber bullets; to provide for crimes involving the possession, sale, transport, distribution, or use of certain assault weapons, large capacity magazines, armor-piercing bullets, and incendiary .50 caliber bullets; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for enhanced penalties for the possession and use of machine guns; to provide for definitions; to provide for exemptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends Georgia law to prohibit the possession, sale, transport, distribution, or use of certain assault weapons, large capacity magazines, armor-piercing bullets, and incendiary .50 caliber bullets. It provides for crimes and criminal penalties related to these prohibited items. The bill also enhances penalties for the possession and use of machine guns. It includes exemptions for certain law enforcement, military, and security personnel, as well as for manufacturers, stockists, and those engaged in sport competition. The bill also adds a definition of "crime of violence" to existing law.

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

House Second Readers (on 01/25/2017)

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