Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 7 R cosponsors

SB 550 — Torts; manufacturers of firearms relative to absence or inclusion of safety features in certain instances; limit liability

Last action — Senate Read and Referred

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to torts, so as to limit liability for manufacturers of firearms relative to absence or inclusion of safety features in certain instances; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Senate Read and Referred

  2. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 240 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (240)

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Subjects

public-safety
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 550 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to torts, so as to limit liability for manufacturers of firearms relative to absence or inclusion of safety features in certain instances; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 550?
SB 550 is sponsored by Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), and Carden Summers (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 550?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 550?
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