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Code section · Georgia General Assembly · active
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-127. Carrying weapons or long guns in unauthorized locations
(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “Courthouse” means a building occupied by judicial courts and containing rooms in which judicial proceedings are held. (2) “Government building” means: (A) The building in which a government entity is housed; (B) The building where a government entity meets in its official capacity; provided, however, that if...
(c) Any lawful weapons carrier shall be authorized to carry a weapon as provided in Code Section 16-11-135 and in every location in this state not listed in subsection (b) or prohibited by subsection (e) of this Code section; provided, however, that private property owners or persons in legal control of private property through a lease, rental agreement,...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 18, 2025 · Introduced
Crimes and offenses; add certain facilities of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority to the locations in which the carrying of weapons or long guns is prohibited
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A Georgia House bill would add certain fenced facilities of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority to the list of places where carrying weapons or long guns is banned under state law.
House Bill 472 By: Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Crowe of the 118th, Stephens of the 164th, Holcomb of the 101st, New of the 40th, and others 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 or long guns in unauthorized locations, so as to add certain facilities of...
SECTION 1. Code Section 16-11-127 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons or long guns in unauthorized locations, is amended in subsection (b) by striking "or" at the end of paragraph (6), by replacing the period with "; or" at the end of paragraph (7), and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows: "(8) Within facilities...
Code section · Georgia General Assembly · active
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-127.1. Carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school
(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “Bus or other transportation furnished by a school” means a bus or other transportation furnished by a public or private elementary or secondary school. (2) “School function” means a school function or related activity that occurs outside of a school safety zone and is for a public or private elementary or...
(c) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to: (1) Baseball bats, hockey sticks, or other sports equipment possessed by competitors for legitimate athletic purposes; (2) Participants in organized sport shooting events or firearm training courses; (3) Persons participating in military training programs conducted by or on behalf of the armed...
Code section · Georgia General Assembly · active
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-127.2. Weapons on premises of nuclear power facility
(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any person to carry, possess, or have under such person’s control while on the premises of a nuclear power facility a weapon or long gun. Any person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code...
Code section · Georgia General Assembly · active
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-130. Exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2
(ii) Separated from service in good standing, as determined by criteria established by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, from employment with his or her most recent law enforcement agency; and
(iii) Possesses on his or her person an identification card for retired law enforcement officers as issued by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; provided, however, that such person meets the standards for the issuance of such card as provided for by the council, including, but not limited to, maintenance of qualification in firearms...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 24, 2025 · Introduced
Georgia Gun Safe Act of 2025; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 601, the Georgia Gun Safe Act of 2025, would rewrite large parts of Georgia's gun laws, adding new bans, storage rules, a firearms registry, waiting periods and license changes affecting gun owners, sellers, minors and peace officers statewide.
(i) Carrying a weapon without a weapons carry license in violation of Code Section 16-11-126; or (ii) Carrying carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location in violation of Code Section 16-11-127 and has not been free of all restraint or supervision in connection therewith and free of any other conviction for at least five years immediately...
SECTION 9. Said article is further amended in said part by repealing in its entirety Code Section 16-11-130.1, relating to allowing personnel to carry weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions, and designating said Code section as reserved.
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · January 30, 2025 · Introduced
Firearms; storage within a motor vehicle or vessel; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 207 would require Georgians who are not carrying a firearm on their person to keep it locked up when it's in a car or boat, instead of allowing free storage as current law does, and would apply that same locked-storage rule to the school safety zone exceptions.
SECTION 1. Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, is amended by revising subsections (a) through (c) and subsections (g) and (h) of Code Section 16-11-126, relating to having or carrying handguns, long guns, or other weapons, exceptions for homes, motor...
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended in Code Section 16-11-127.1, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school, by revising paragraphs (7), (8), and (17) of subsection (c) as follows: "(7) A lawful weapons carrier when such person carries or picks up a student...
Code section · Georgia General Assembly · active
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-127. Prohibition on firearms, hazardous substances, knives, or other devices; penalty; affirmative defenses
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, with the intention of avoiding or interfering with a security measure or of introducing into a terminal any explosive, destructive device, or hoax device as such terms are defined in Code Section 16-7-80; weapon or long gun if such person is not a lawful weapons carrier as such terms are defined in Code Section...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 18, 2025 · Introduced
True Campus Safety Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 469 would repeal Georgia laws that let certain school personnel carry weapons in school safety zones and at school functions, undoing an exception in the state's weapons law.
SECTION 2. Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, is amended by repealing and reserving paragraph (6) of subsection (c) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on a bus or other...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 3, 2026
House floor session, February 3, 2026 (legislative day 11)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed three bills: HB 350, allowing devices for safely surrendering newborns, by 168 to 0; HB 946, easing restrictions on removing feral hogs, with one opposing vote and an unclear spoken affirmative count; and HB 999, addressing magistrate court fees and a provision on nonpartisan judicial elections, by 160 to 4. The House also held first and second readings of numerous measures, received committee recommendations, and adopted a group of recognition resolutions without objection. Members recognized firefighters, Girl Scouts, students, community organizations and other visitors. The House adjourned until February 4 at 10 a.m.
House Bill 1127 by Representative Crawford of the 89th, Westbrook of the 163rd, Oliver of the 84th, Holcomb of the 101st, Willis of the 55th and others. The bill be titled an act to amend Part 2 of Article 4, Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to possession of dangerous weapons. Judiciary Non-Civil. House Bill 1128 by...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 2, 2026 · Introduced
Crimes; offense of unlawful possession of parts of a machine gun; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A Georgia House bill would make it a crime to possess parts that could be used to build or convert a gun into a machine gun, punishable by one to five years in prison, with an exemption for federally licensed manufacturers.
House Bill 1127 By: Representatives Crawford of the 89th, Westbrook of the 163rd, Oliver of the 84th, Holcomb of the 101st, Willis of the 55th, and others A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession of dangerous weapons, so as to provide for the offense...
SECTION 1. Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession of dangerous weapons, is amended by revising Code Section 16-11-121, relating to definitions, as follows: "16-11-121. As used in this part, the term: (1) 'Dangerous weapon' means any weapon commonly known as a 'rocket launcher,'...
Bill or resolution · Georgia State Senate · February 25, 2026 · Introduced
"One Strike Act"; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): Senate Bill 592, the 'One Strike Act,' would raise prison sentences for aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and kidnapping in Georgia, impose life sentences for rape, sexual battery, or aggravated sexual battery of a child under 12, and limit parole and probation for violent offenders.
(f) Any person who commits the offense of aggravated battery upon a student or teacher or other school personnel within a school safety zone as defined in Code Section 16-11-127.1 shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years ten years and not exceeding imprisonment for life without parole or...
(g) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, a person convicted of an offense described in paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years ten years and not exceeding imprisonment for life without parole or imprisonment for life. (h) Any person who commits...
Code section · Georgia General Assembly · active
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1184. Reporting of students committing prohibited acts
(a) Any teacher or other person employed at any public or private elementary or secondary school or any dean or public safety officer employed by a college or university who has reasonable cause to believe that a student at that school has committed any act upon school property or at any school function, which act is prohibited by Code Section 16-5-21 or...
Bill or resolution · Georgia State Senate · March 26, 2026 · Introduced
Weapons Carry Licenses; certain Code sections regarding the carry of weapons; provide an exception
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A Georgia Senate bill would add anyone holding a valid weapons carry license to the list of people exempt from certain restrictions on carrying weapons in specific locations under state law.
Senate Bill 632 By: Senator Bearden of the 30th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Code Section 16-11-130 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, so as to provide an exception to certain Code sections regarding the carry of weapons for persons who have weapons carry licenses; to...
SECTION 1. Code Section 16-11-130 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, is amended by revising paragraphs (15) and (16) of subsection (a) and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows: "(15) Clerks of the superior courts; and (16) Constables employed by a magistrate court of...
Code section · Georgia General Assembly · active
O.C.G.A. § 19-11-127. Authority of Attorney General
(a) If the Attorney General determines that the support enforcement agency is neglecting or refusing to provide services to an individual, the Attorney General may provide those services directly to the individual. (b) The Attorney General may determine that a foreign country has established a reciprocal arrangement for child support with this state and...
Code section · Georgia General Assembly · active
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-129. Weapons carry license; gun safety information; temporary renewal permit; mandamus; verification of license
(iii) Provides proof that he or she is actively serving in the armed forces of the United States or has been honorably discharged from such service; (B) Any person who has been convicted of a felony by a court of this state or any other state; by a court of the United States, including its territories, possessions, and dominions; or by a court of any...
(k) Data base prohibition. (1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) “Government entity” means an office, agency, authority, department, commission, board, body, division, instrumentality, or institution of the state or of any county, municipal corporation, or consolidated government within this state. (B) “Multijurisdictional data base” means a data...
Code section · Georgia General Assembly · active
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-136. Restrictions on possession, manufacture, sale, or transfer of knives
(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) ‘‘Courthouse’’ shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-127. (2) ‘‘Government building’’ shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-127. (3) ‘‘Knife’’ means any cutting instrument with a blade and shall include, without limitation, a knife as such term is defined in...
Code section · Georgia General Assembly · active
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-126. Having or carrying handguns, long guns, or other weapons; exceptions for homes, motor vehicles, private property, and other locations and conditions; unlawful carrying of a weapon
(a) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun may have or carry on his or her person a weapon or long gun on his or her property or inside his or her home, motor vehicle, or place of business. (b) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun may have or carry on his or her person a long...
Code section · Georgia General Assembly · active
O.C.G.A. § 16-10-51. Bail jumping
(c)(1) Any person who has been charged with or convicted of the commission of any of the misdemeanors listed in paragraph (2) of this subsection and has been set at liberty on bail or on an unsecured judicial release as provided for in Code Section 17-6-12 upon the condition that he or she will subsequently appear at a specified time and place and who,...
Bill or resolution · Georgia State Senate · February 3, 2025 · Passed
"Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act"; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): Senate Bill 79, the "Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act," creates a separate Georgia trafficking offense for fentanyl with its own weight thresholds and mandatory minimum prison terms, and updates related laws that reference drug trafficking.
nor more than 15 years and a fine of not less than $125,000.00 nor more than $250,000.00. (C) If a judge reduces the sentencing court departs from the mandatory minimum sentence pursuant to this paragraph, the judge such court shall specify on the record the circumstances for the reduction such departure and the interests served by such departure. Any such...
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