Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 231: Firearms; activities relating to such that occur at a sport shooting range; negligent acts of a third party involving the use of a weapon, firearm; limit liability of a weapons, firearms, or ammunition manufacturer, trade assoc.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 231 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Firearms; activities relating to such that occur at a sport shooting range; negligent acts of a third party involving the use of a weapon, firearm; limit liability of a weapons, firearms, or ammunition manufacturer, trade assoc. Primary sponsor: Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Colton Moore, Clint Dixon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 21, 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 Code Section 16-11-173 of the O.C.G.A., relating to legislative findings, preemption of local regulation and lawsuits relative to firearms, and exceptions, so as to limit liability of a weapons, firearms, or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, owner or operator of a sport shooting range, or dealer for unlawful, intentional, or negligent acts of a third party involving the use of a weapon, firearm, or ammunition or activities relating to such that occur at a sport shooting range; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Colton Moore | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
“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