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GA SB332
Bill
Status
Passed
4/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Kennedy
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AI Summary
- Clarifies and expands the list of judges and Justices exempt from Georgia weapons carry laws (Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2) to explicitly include federal judges, Supreme Court Justices, Court of Appeals Judges, administrative law judges, and various state and local court judges, both current and former
- Former judges and Justices who are no longer serving must have served more than 24 months and must otherwise qualify for a weapons carry license to receive the exemption
- Establishes a new personal identification card system (Chapter 25 of Title 15) issued by probate court judges to eligible current and former judges and Justices, featuring extensive security measures including holographic laminates, ultraviolet colors, optical variable devices, and signatures of the Chief Justice and Governor
- Cards are valid for 4 years, renewable upon continued eligibility, and must be surrendered and reissued to reflect status changes such as becoming a former judge or Justice; the card does not grant any additional legal privileges beyond those already existing in law
- Fees for issuance, renewal, and replacement of the identification cards are set by The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia, with fees required to be no less than the cost of producing the cards
Legislative Description
Public Order and Safety; clarify the judges and justices who are exempt; various weapon carry laws and prohibitions
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2016
Full Bill Text
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