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GA HB541
GA HB541Crimes and offenses; persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm; prohibit
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Introduced
03/03/2017
03/03/2017
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/29/2018
03/29/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 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 prohibits persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting firearms. It also prohibits persons subject to family violence protective orders from receiving, possessing, or transporting firearms. The bill requires courts to inform such offenders of this prohibition, order them to surrender any firearms, and ensure the transfer is made. The bill applies to convictions or protective orders issued on or after July 1, 2017.
Sponsors (6)
Buzz Brockway (R)*,
Stacey Evans (D)*,
Rich Golick (R)*,
Karen Mathiak (R)*,
Mary Oliver (D)*,
Brian Strickland (R)*,
Last Action
House Public Safety & Homeland Security (10:00 2/27/2018 515 CLOB) (on 02/27/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/167436.pdf |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20172018/hb/541 |
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