Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 66: Crimes; persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm; prohibit
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 66 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes; persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm; prohibit. Primary sponsor: Elena Parent (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Nan Orrock (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Doc Rhett (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Ed Harbison (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 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 Titles 16 and 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses and to domestic relations, respectively, so as to prohibit persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm and to prohibit persons subject to family violence protective orders from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm; to provide for definitions; to provide an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“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