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GA SB277
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/10/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Mullis
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 16-11-130 to extend weapons carry exemptions for certain court officials, allowing them to carry handguns inside any courthouse
- Authorizes active law enforcement officers to carry service handguns and weapons in any courthouse when in uniform or displaying their official badge and identification credentials while performing official duties
- Extends courthouse carry authorization to persons covered under paragraphs (5), (6), (8), (12), (13), (15), and (16) of the existing exemptions statute, which include certain court officials such as judges, solicitors-general, district attorneys, and similar officials
- These carry exemptions apply notwithstanding any security plan implemented by law enforcement personnel, including comprehensive courthouse security plans
- Sponsored by Senators Mullis (53rd), Harper (7th), Hufstetler (52nd), and Ginn (47th); passed the Georgia Senate
Legislative Description
Firearms; extend the exemptions from carry laws for court officials to include carrying inside of a courthouse
Last Action
House Third Readers
4/4/2022
Committee Referrals
Public Safety and Homeland Security2/11/2022
Public Safety3/3/2021
Full Bill Text
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