Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 499: Dangerous Instrumentalities and Practices; prohibition on possessing a silencer; repeal

Passed one chamber Last action March 19, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

Plain-language summary

SB 499 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Dangerous Instrumentalities and Practices; prohibition on possessing a silencer; repeal. Primary sponsor: Frank Ginn (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Drew Echols (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Frank Ginn (Republican); Larry Walker (Republican); Jason Anavitarte (Republican); Shawn Still (Republican); and 12 more.