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GA SB119

GA SB119
Crimes 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
In Committee
02/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred (on 02/09/2023)

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