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GA SB390

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

Lester Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 16-11-127 to add public assemblies during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period to the list of unauthorized locations for carrying weapons and long guns
  • Defines "St. Patrick's Day holiday period" as March 16 through March 18 of each year
  • Prohibits carrying weapons or long guns at any assembly of two or more persons on any public way or public property during the designated holiday period
  • Violation would be classified as a misdemeanor, consistent with penalties for carrying weapons in other unauthorized locations listed in the statute
  • Sponsored by Senators Jackson (2nd), Henson (41st), and Williams (39th)

Legislative Description

Carrying Weapons in Unauthorized Locations; public assemblies during St. Patrick's Day holiday period shall be unauthorized locations; establish

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/7/2018

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