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GA HB787
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/16/2020
Primary Sponsor
Mandi Ballinger
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AI Summary
- Expands Georgia's weapons carry license reciprocity by allowing non-residents to carry weapons in Georgia if their home state's licensing laws are substantially equal to or exceed Georgia's, including requiring criminal background checks — replacing the previous standard that only required the other state to recognize Georgia licenses
- Requires out-of-state licensees carrying weapons in Georgia to comply with all Georgia weapons carry laws
- Permits new Georgia residents with valid out-of-state carry licenses (from qualifying states) to carry weapons for 90 days after establishing residency, provided they submit a Georgia weapons carry license application as soon as practicable and maintain their out-of-state license during that period
- Directs the Attorney General to maintain a list on the Department of Law's website of states whose laws recognize Georgia carry licenses, and to enter into reciprocity agreements with any state that requires a formal agreement for mutual license recognition
- Specifies that no other state is required to recognize a Georgia weapons carry license held by a person younger than 21 years of age
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses; weapons carry license reciprocity in this state; expand
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/25/2020
Full Bill Text
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