Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 472: 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
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 472 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Rick Jasperse (Republican), Clint Crowe (Republican), Ron Stephens (Republican), Scott Holcomb (Democratic), Kimberly New (Republican), Marcus Wiedower. Most recent recorded action (February 20, 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 16-11-127 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons or long guns in unauthorized locations, so as to add certain facilities of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority to the locations in which the carrying of weapons or long guns is prohibited; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Jasperse | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Clint Crowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Ron Stephens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 164 |
| Scott Holcomb | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| Kimberly New | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Marcus Wiedower | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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