Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 711: Georgia Firearms and Weapons Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 711 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Firearms and Weapons Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Sandra Scott (Democratic), Viola Davis (Democratic), Kim Schofield (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 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 Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order and safety, so as to prohibit the possession of devices which attach to firearms to produce rapid fire; to revise and add definitions; to provide for punishment; to provide for exceptions; to provide for conforming changes; to amend Code Section 15-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the juvenile code, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Viola Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Kim Schofield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
“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