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GA SB309Brady Law Regulations; five-day waiting period for the purchase or transfer of certain firearms; require
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Introduced
03/22/2021
03/22/2021
In Committee
03/23/2021
03/23/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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 require a five-day waiting period for the purchase or transfer of certain firearms; to provide for exceptions; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's Brady Law Regulations to require a five-day waiting period for the purchase or transfer of certain firearms, with some exceptions. The bill allows for a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check to be conducted within this five-day period. Licensed importers, manufacturers, and dealers must make records available for law enforcement criminal investigations during normal business hours. Violations of the waiting period requirement or attempts to bypass it through fraud or false representation are subject to felony charges and imprisonment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (18)
Tonya Anderson (D)*,
Michelle Au (D)*,
Gloria Butler (D)*,
Gail Davenport (D)*,
Sonya Halpern (D)*,
Ed Harbison (D)*,
Sally Harrell (D)*,
Kim Jackson (D)*,
Emanuel Jones (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
Jennifer Jordan (D)*,
David Lucas (D)*,
Nikki Merritt (D)*,
Nan Orrock (D)*,
Elena Parent (D)*,
Sheikh Rahman (D)*,
Doc Rhett (D)*,
Freddie Sims (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 03/23/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/200985 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60611 |
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