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GA SB119Crimes and Offenses; persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm; prohibit
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Introduced
02/08/2023
02/08/2023
In Committee
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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 for definitions; 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 or subject to family violence protective orders from receiving, possessing, or transporting firearms. The bill defines "misdemeanor crimes of family violence" and requires courts to inform such offenders of the firearm prohibition, order them to surrender any firearms they possess, and ensure the transfer of those firearms to a licensed firearms dealer. The bill also applies these provisions to persons subject to family violence protective orders and provides a process for them to surrender any firearms they possess.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (22)
Tonya Anderson (D)*,
Gloria Butler (D)*,
Gail Davenport (D)*,
Jason Esteves (D)*,
Sonya Halpern (D)*,
Ed Harbison (D)*,
Sally Harrell (D)*,
Nabilah Islam Parkes (D)*,
Kim Jackson (D)*,
Donzella James (D)*,
Emanuel Jones (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
David Lucas (D)*,
Derek Mallow (D)*,
Josh McLaurin (D)*,
Nikki Merritt (D)*,
Nan Orrock (D)*,
Elena Parent (D)*,
Sheikh Rahman (D)*,
Doc Rhett (D)*,
Valencia Seay (D)*,
Freddie Sims (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/09/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64146 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/214007 |
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