Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 19: Brady Law Regulations; purchase or transfer of certain firearms; require a ten-day waiting period
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 19 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Brady Law Regulations; purchase or transfer of certain firearms; require a ten-day waiting period. Primary sponsor: David Lucas (Democratic), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 17, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 Part 5 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Brady Law Regulations, so as to require a ten-day waiting period for the purchase or transfer of certain firearms; to provide for exceptions; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper