Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 92: "Georgia Red Flag Protective Order Act"; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 92 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Georgia Red Flag Protective Order Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Harold Jones (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Nabilah Parkes, Ed Harbison (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 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 4 Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to enact the "Georgia Red Flag Protective Order Act"; to provide definitions; to provide for risk protection order hearings and issuance; to provide for temporary ex parte risk protection orders; to provide for service of notice; to provide for the termination and extension of orders; to provide for surrender and return of firearms, ammunition, and weapons carry licenses; to provide for the reporting of orders; to provide for penalties and liability; to provide for instructional and informational materials to be produced by the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“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