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GA HB218

Bill

Status

Passed

4/12/2022

Primary Sponsor

Mandi Ballinger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands weapons carry license reciprocity in Georgia by removing the requirement that another state's laws must recognize Georgia's carry license in order for that state's licensees to carry in Georgia
  • Authorizes any non-resident licensed to carry a weapon in any other state to carry a weapon in Georgia, provided they comply with Georgia law
  • Requires the Attorney General to enter into reciprocity agreements with any state that requires a formal agreement to recognize Georgia weapons carry licenses
  • Directs the Attorney General to create and maintain a list on the Department of Law's website of states whose laws recognize Georgia carry licenses
  • Allows new Georgia residents licensed in another state to carry for 90 days after establishing residency, provided they apply for a Georgia weapons carry license as soon as practicable and remain licensed in the other state during that period

Legislative Description

Crimes and offenses; weapons carry license reciprocity in this state; expand

Last Action

Effective Date 2022-07-01

4/12/2022

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/26/2021
Public Safety and Homeland Security2/2/2021

Full Bill Text

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