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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/25/2022
03/25/2022
Crossed Over
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
Passed
04/07/2022
04/07/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/12/2022
04/12/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to revise provisions of law regarding the use or possession of any handgun in a park, historic site, or recreational area; 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 a definition; to revise provisions of law regarding the carrying of firearms; to provide for applications for a weapons carry license or renewal of such license; to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transportation passenger safety, so as to revise provisions of law regarding the carrying of firearms; to amend Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, so as to revise certain laws regarding the carrying of firearms; to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to parking for persons with disabilities, so as to revise certain laws regarding the carrying of firearms; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2021," makes several changes to Georgia's laws regarding the possession and carrying of firearms. The key provisions are:
- It removes the requirement for a weapons carry license to possess or carry a handgun or long gun in most public places, except for certain prohibited locations like government buildings and schools. Instead, it allows "lawful weapons carriers" to carry firearms without a license. A "lawful weapons carrier" includes those who are licensed or eligible for a license under existing law, as well as out-of-state residents who would be eligible for a Georgia license.
- It revises the laws around carrying firearms in parks, wildlife management areas, and other recreational areas to align with the new "lawful weapons carrier" framework.
- It modifies the definition of "handgun" and other firearm-related terms in the law.
- It makes conforming changes to various other laws and regulations to reflect the new "lawful weapons carrier" approach to firearms possession and carrying.
The overall effect of the bill is to eliminate the requirement for a Georgia weapons carry license in most public places, while maintaining some restrictions on where firearms can be carried without a license.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (32)
John Albers (R)*,
Jason Anavitarte (R)*,
Lee Anderson (R)*,
Brandon Beach (R)*,
Matt Brass (R)*,
Dean Burke (R)*,
Max Burns (R)*,
Clint Dixon (R)*,
Greg Dolezal (R)*,
Michael Dugan (R)*,
Frank Ginn (R)*,
Steve Gooch (R)*,
Russ Goodman (R)*,
Marty Harbin (R)*,
Tyler Harper (R)*,
Bo Hatchett (R)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
Burt Jones (R)*,
John Kennedy (R)*,
Kay Kirkpatrick (R)*,
Sheila McNeill (R)*,
Butch Miller (R)*,
Jeff Mullis (R)*,
Chuck Payne (R)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Brian Strickland (R)*,
Carden Summers (R)*,
Bruce Thompson (R)*,
Blake Tillery (R)*,
Lindsey Tippins (R)*,
Larry Walker (R)*,
Mandi Ballinger (R),
Last Action
Effective Date 2022-04-12 (on 04/12/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/211518 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/210287 |
| House Floor Amendment | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/207757 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/207823 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/201892 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60797 |
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