GA SB66

Prohibits persons convicted of misdemeanor family violence crimes (simple assault, simple battery, battery, or pointing a gun at another) from receiving, possessing, or transporting firearms when the offense involves physical force or a firearm and occurs between household members, family members, or co-parents

Prohibits persons subject to family violence protective orders from possessing firearms, provided they received notice and an opportunity to be heard before the order was issued

Requires courts to inform offenders orally and in writing of the firearm prohibition upon conviction or issuance of a protective order, and order surrender of all firearms to a federally licensed dealer within 24 hours

Establishes a 72-hour hearing process for offenders who do not immediately attest they have no firearms, requiring them to present surrender receipts or confirm they possess no firearms

Effective date of July 1, 2025, applying to convictions and protective orders issued on or after that date