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This bill, known as the Second Amendment Preservation Act, establishes a comprehensive legal framework that prohibits Georgia state and local government officials from enforcing or supporting federal firearms regulations they believe exceed constitutional authority. The bill includes detailed legislative findings asserting that the federal government's power to regulate firearms is limited, and that states have the right to resist federal actions that infringe on citizens' Second Amendment rights. Key provisions include: prohibiting public officers from enforcing federal firearms laws, defining "law-abiding citizens" and "material aid", establishing significant civil penalties ($50,000) for agencies that violate these restrictions, and creating legal mechanisms for citizens to sue agencies or individuals who assist in federal firearm regulation enforcement. The bill allows state officials to cooperate with federal authorities in specific circumstances, such as pursuing criminal suspects or prosecuting serious felony weapons violations, and includes exceptions for federal prosecutions involving controlled substance violations. Notably, the act will become effective on July 1, 2025, and applies only to offenses committed on or after that date, giving state and local agencies time to adjust their policies and practices to comply with the new law.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69495