Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 53: Department of Public Safety; establishment of a program to educate the public on safe storage of firearms, contingent upon funding; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 53 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Department of Public Safety; establishment of a program to educate the public on safe storage of firearms, contingent upon funding; provide. Primary sponsor: Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, David Lucas (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (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 Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the department of public safety, so as to provide for the establishment of a program to educate the public on safe storage of firearms, contingent upon funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
“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