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GA SB53Department of Public Safety; establishment of a program to educate the public on safe storage of firearms, contingent upon funding; provide
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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the department of public safety, so as to provide for the establishment of a program to educate the public on safe storage of firearms, contingent upon funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new program within the Georgia Department of Public Safety to educate the public about safe firearm storage, which will only be implemented if funding is available through state appropriations or other sources. The program is designed to provide information about laws related to firearm storage and preventing minors (under 18 years old) from accessing firearms. The department is specifically authorized to collaborate with the Department of Education to develop educational materials about best practices for firearm storage, with the potential to distribute these materials in schools. The bill also allows the department to accept federal funds for this initiative, though such acceptance does not obligate the state to continue the program indefinitely. Importantly, the program's implementation is contingent upon securing funding, meaning it may not be immediately activated if sufficient financial resources are not available.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Gail Davenport (D)*,
Sonya Halpern (D)*,
Donzella James (D)*,
Emanuel Jones (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
RaShaun Kemp (D)*,
David Lucas (D)*,
Nikki Merritt (D)*,
Nan Orrock (D)*,
Elena Parent (D)*,
Sheikh Rahman (D)*,
Doc Rhett (D)*,
Freddie Sims (D)*,
Kenya Wicks (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 01/29/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69631 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/230572 |
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