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GA HB1454

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jason Ridley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits government entities from creating or maintaining multijurisdictional databases of weapons carry license holders or registries of privately owned firearms and their owners, with violations subject to private lawsuits seeking $100 or actual damages plus attorney's fees

  • Bars municipalities, counties, and consolidated governments from prohibiting firearm discharge on parcels of 5 acres or more when the owner or lawful occupants consent, though zoning ordinances limiting commercial shooting ranges remain valid

  • Requires municipal corporations to sell unclaimed firearms at least once every 12 months when holding an inventory of 5 or more firearms, with sales restricted to federally licensed firearms collectors, dealers, importers, or manufacturers

  • Requires the state and non-municipal political subdivisions to dispose of unclaimed firearms through public auction (online or live) at least every 12 months when holding 5 or more saleable firearms, with transfers limited to federal licensees

  • Creates private causes of action allowing individuals to sue governments that fail to dispose of unclaimed firearms as required, with successful plaintiffs entitled to $100 or actual damages plus costs and attorney's fees

Legislative Description

Crimes and offenses; firearms and carrying and possession of firearms and other weapons; revise various laws

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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