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GA SB479
Bill
Status
Passed
4/25/2022
Primary Sponsor
Bo Hatchett
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 16-11-131 to specify that when a convicted felon or felony first offender probationer is found in possession of multiple firearms, each firearm constitutes a separate criminal offense
- Maintains existing penalties of 1 to 10 years imprisonment for a first conviction of unlawful firearm possession by a convicted felon or qualifying probationer
- Increases the minimum sentence to 5 years (up to 10 years) for second or subsequent convictions of unlawful firearm possession
- Requires a mandatory 5-year prison sentence if the underlying felony conviction or probation involved a forcible felony
- Applies the per-firearm charging provision to violations under both subsections (b) and (b.1) of the existing statute, potentially multiplying charges and sentences based on the number of firearms involved
Legislative Description
Firearms by Convicted Felons and First Offender Probationers; each firearm in the possession or attempted possession of certain offenders shall be charged as a separate offense; specify
Last Action
Effective Date 2022-07-01
4/25/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary - Non-Civil3/1/2022
Public Safety2/10/2022
Full Bill Text
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