Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 120: Crimes and offenses; preemption of local regulation and lawsuits relative to firearms, ammunition, and other weapons; provide for a definition
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 120 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes and offenses; preemption of local regulation and lawsuits relative to firearms, ammunition, and other weapons; provide for a definition. Primary sponsor: Charlice Byrd (Republican), Noelle Kahaian (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2025): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-173 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to preemption of local regulation and lawsuits relative to firearms, ammunition, and other weapons, so as to provide for a definition; to prohibit the enforcement of federal and other extreme risk protection orders in this state; to prohibit the acceptance of federal funds relating to extreme risk protection orders; to provide for applicability; to provide for cause of action and venue; to provide for civil monetary penalty; to provide for hearings; to authorize action by the Attorney General; to waive sovereign immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlice Byrd | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Noelle Kahaian | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper