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GA HB555

GA HB555
Georgia Firearms and Weapons Act; enact


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Introduced
02/22/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order and safety, so as to prohibit the possession of devices which attach to firearms to produce rapid fire; to revise and add definitions; to provide for punishment; to provide for exceptions; to provide for conforming changes; to amend Code Section 15-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the juvenile code, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Georgia Firearms and Weapons Act to prohibit the possession of devices that attach to firearms to produce rapid fire, such as "rapid-fire attachments." It revises and adds definitions for terms like "dangerous weapon," "launcher," and "silencer." The bill also provides exceptions for certain individuals, such as law enforcement officers and members of the armed forces, to possess these weapons. Additionally, it modifies the definition of "dangerous weapon" in the juvenile code.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

House Second Readers (on 02/27/2023)

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