Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 49: Carrying and Possession of Firearms; offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; establish
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 49 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Carrying and Possession of Firearms; offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; establish. Primary sponsor: Elena Parent (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Nan Orrock (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 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 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to establish the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions and affirmative defenses; to provide for criminal penalties; to require a notice by certain firearm dealers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
“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