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GA HB218
Bill
Status
Passed
4/12/2022
Primary Sponsor
Mandi Ballinger
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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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