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GA SR203

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

Emanuel Jones

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Regular Session

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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