Georgia 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 970 — Crimes and offenses; offense of carrying a weapon in an unauthorized location; includes carrying a long gun

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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-127 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations, so as to establish that the offense of carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location includes carrying a long gun while knowingly participating in the assembly of two or more persons upon any public way or public property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

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Sponsors

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 241 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (241)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 970 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-127 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations, so as to establish that the offense of carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location includes carrying a long gun while knowingly participating in the assembly of two or more persons upon any public way or public property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 970?
HB 970 is sponsored by David Dreyer, Spencer Frye (Democrat), Bee Nguyen, Park Cannon (Democrat), Brad Thomas (Republican), and Mary Oliver (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 970?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 970?
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