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GA SB98

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/14/2011

Primary Sponsor

Barry Loudermilk

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts holders of valid Georgia weapons carry licenses from prohibitions in Code Section 16-11-127 regarding the carrying and possession of firearms in certain locations
  • Maintains prohibitions on carrying weapons in jails, prisons, courtrooms, areas beyond courthouse security checkpoints, nuclear power plant premises, and state mental health facilities, even for license holders
  • Prohibits license holders from carrying firearms in county or municipal government buildings unless the local governing authority explicitly authorizes it by ordinance or resolution
  • Preserves the rights of private property owners, landlords, and persons in legal control of property through leases or other agreements to restrict firearms on their property, including in their capacity as employers
  • Sponsored by Senators Loudermilk, Gooch, Heath, Seabaugh, Mullis, and others; passed the Georgia Senate

Legislative Description

Firearms; provide exemption from application of certain laws for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; exceptions

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

3/22/2012

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security3/16/2011
Public Safety2/16/2011

Full Bill Text

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