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This bill establishes a voluntary "do not sell list" for firearms in Georgia, allowing individuals to voluntarily register to be prohibited from purchasing firearms. Under the law, a person can register in person either with a healthcare provider or a probate court judge, and must provide contact information for two individuals who will be notified if the person attempts to remove themselves from the list. The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) will be informed of a person's registration within 24 hours. Selling a firearm to someone on the list would be a felony, and possessing a firearm while on the list would result in a $25 civil penalty. An individual can request removal from the list after seven days, at which point the two contact people will be notified. The bill includes strong privacy protections, specifying that evidence of registration cannot be used in employment decisions, insurance considerations, or legal proceedings (except for false swearing). The law aims to provide a voluntary mechanism for individuals who are concerned about their own potential risk to themselves or others to proactively prevent firearm purchases. The law is named "Donna's Law" and would be implemented by a designated "center" responsible for maintaining the registry and associated regulations.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70602