Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 491: Game and fish; remove an exception for use of air guns to hunt wildlife

Enacted Last action July 1, 2025: Effective Date

Plain-language summary

HB 491 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Game and fish; remove an exception for use of air guns to hunt wildlife. Primary sponsor: Johnny Chastain (Republican), Trey Rhodes (Republican), Jutt Howard (Republican), Danny Mathis (Republican), Jason Ridley (Republican), John Corbett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): Effective Date.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Johnny Chastain (Republican); Trey Rhodes (Republican); Jutt Howard (Republican); Danny Mathis (Republican); and 2 more.