Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 499: Dangerous Instrumentalities and Practices; prohibition on possessing a silencer; repeal
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 499 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Dangerous Instrumentalities and Practices; prohibition on possessing a silencer; repeal. Primary sponsor: Frank Ginn (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Drew Echols (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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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 Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to repeal the prohibition on possessing a silencer; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
“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 Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Taken from Table
- Senate Tabled
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper