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Introduced
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT 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 establish the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions and affirmative defenses; to provide for criminal penalties; to require a notice by certain firearm dealers; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Pediatric Health Safe Storage Act, aims to establish the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child in Georgia. It defines key terms such as "child," "dealer," and "secure," and outlines exceptions and affirmative defenses. The bill imposes criminal penalties for failing to secure a readily dischargeable firearm or leaving it in a place where a child could access it, with higher penalties if the child discharges the firearm and causes death or serious injury. The bill also requires firearms dealers to post a conspicuous warning about the unlawfulness of storing, transporting, or abandoning unsecured firearms where children can access them.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Michelle Au (D)*,
Omari Crawford (D)*,
Carl Gilliard (D)*,
Scott Holcomb (D)*,
Yasmin Neal (D)*,
Mary Oliver (D)*,
Last Action
House Public Safety & Homeland Security 2-a Subcommittee (08:00:00 3/16/2023 506 CLOB) (on 03/16/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63828 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/213237 |
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