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GA SR203
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/26/2024
Primary Sponsor
Emanuel Jones
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AI Summary
- Creates the Senate Safe Firearm Storage Study Committee to examine pediatric screening protocols related to safe firearm storage, benefits of safe storage mandates, potential changes to state laws on firearm storage and children's access, and whether funding for grants or pilot programs is warranted.
- Committee composed of 5 members appointed by the President of the Senate: 3 senators, a representative of a gun safety advocacy group, and a licensed pediatric physician, with a legislative member designated as chairperson.
- Cites that an estimated 5.4 million American children live in homes with access to at least one loaded and unlocked firearm, and up to 80 percent of school shooters under 18 obtained their firearm from their own home or the home of a friend or relative.
- Legislative members receive standard allowances; committee member allowances are limited to 5 days unless additional days are authorized, with funding from Senate appropriations.
- Committee is required to file any approved report with the Secretary of the Senate and stands abolished on December 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Senate Safe Firearm Storage Study Committee; create
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted
3/26/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules2/27/2023
Full Bill Text
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