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GA HB1506
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/20/2024
Primary Sponsor
Eric Bell
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the sale, distribution, and transfer of defined assault weapons in Georgia, with violations classified as misdemeanors; specifically criminalizes transferring, selling, or giving assault weapons to persons under age 18
- Defines "assault weapon" to include selective-fire firearms, a lengthy list of specifically named semiautomatic rifles, pistols, and shotguns (e.g., AR-15, AK-47 variants, UZI), and semiautomatic firearms with certain features such as detachable magazines combined with pistol grips, folding stocks, flash suppressors, or fixed magazines accepting more than 10 rounds
- Requires current owners of assault weapons as of July 1, 2024, to register them with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, render them permanently inoperable, or permanently modify them to no longer qualify as assault weapons by October 31, 2024; new residents and those inheriting through probate have 90 days to comply
- Mandates reporting of lost or stolen registered assault weapons to the GBI within 72 hours, with a fine of up to $90 for a first offense and a misdemeanor for subsequent offenses
- Exempts law enforcement officers, National Guard and U.S. armed forces members acting in the line of duty, persons compliant with the National Firearms Act, nuclear facility security officers, licensed manufacturers, dealers selling to authorized agencies, and sport competitors operating under GBI rules
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses; prohibit sale, distribution, or use of certain assault weapons
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/26/2024
Committee Referrals
Public Safety and Homeland Security3/21/2024
Full Bill Text
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