Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1454: Crimes and offenses; firearms and carrying and possession of firearms and other weapons; revise various laws
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1454 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes and offenses; firearms and carrying and possession of firearms and other weapons; revise various laws. Primary sponsor: Jason Ridley (Republican), John Corbett (Republican), Noel Williams (Republican), Trey Rhodes (Republican), Chas Cannon (Republican), Lauren McDonald (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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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 Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to revise various laws pertaining to firearms and the carrying and possession of firearms and other weapons; to revise the database prohibition; to provide for relief; to provide for a preemption for the discharge of firearms under certain circumstances; to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to revise requirements for the disposition of firearms in custody of law enforcement agencies; to provide for causes of action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| John Corbett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 174 |
| Noel Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 148 |
| Trey Rhodes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 124 |
| Chas Cannon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 172 |
| Lauren McDonald | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
“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 Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper