Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 64: Crimes and offenses; require an owner of an assault weapon to procure and maintain sufficient liability insurance
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 64 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes and offenses; require an owner of an assault weapon to procure and maintain sufficient liability insurance. Primary sponsor: Mary Margaret Oliver (Democratic), Michelle Au (Democratic), Saira Draper (Democratic), Shea Roberts (Democratic), Karen Lupton (Democratic), Mary Frances Williams (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 17, 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 Titles 16 and 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses and insurance, respectively, so as to require an owner of an assault weapon to procure and maintain sufficient liability insurance to protect against legal liability arising out of the ownership, maintenance, operation, or use of such weapon; to provide for definitions; to provide for proof or evidence of such insurance; to provide for exceptions; to provide for enforcement and penalties; to provide for an affirmative defense; to provide for limitations on such liability insurance; to provide for notification of changes or termination of such liability insurance; to require insurers to submit certain information; to provide for the adoption of rules and regulations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Margaret Oliver | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Michelle Au | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Saira Draper | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Shea Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Karen Lupton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 83 |
| Mary Frances Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
“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