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GA SB365
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2020
Primary Sponsor
Zahra Karinshak
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AI Summary
- Licensed firearms dealers would be required to request criminal history and involuntary hospitalization records checks from the Georgia Crime Information Center (within the GBI) on each potential buyer or transferee, replacing the current system where dealers conduct checks directly through the federal NICS
- The Georgia Crime Information Center must review all available criminal history and involuntary hospitalization records, including NICS data, and respond to dealer requests immediately but no later than the end of the next business day
- The GBI is prohibited from creating any list of information collected on firearm buyers unless the individual is found to be prohibited from possessing a firearm, and must submit an annual report to the legislature by January 15 detailing the number of background check requests, denials, and estimated administrative costs
- Government officials who willfully compromise the identity, confidentiality, or security of background check records face a felony charge, a minimum $5,000 fine, and automatic dismissal from employment
- Existing state preemption provisions preventing local governments from regulating firearms are relocated from Part 5 to a new Part 6 of the code, and a cross-reference in appellate practice law is updated accordingly
Legislative Description
Dangerous Instrumentalities and Practices and the Georgia Crime Information Center; Brady Law regulations; comprehensive revision of certain provisions; provide
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/5/2020
Full Bill Text
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