GA State Legislature

HB 4 - Three-Day Waiting Period for Firearms Purchases

Georgia House Bill 4 proposes to amend the Brady Law Regulations (Part 5 of Article 4, Chapter 11, Title 16 of the Georgia Code) to mandate a three-day waiting period before the purchase or transfer of certain firearms. The bill includes provisions for inspection, exceptions, and criminal penalties for violations. The legislation is currently in the House Second Readers stage with no floor votes recorded as of January 15, 2025.

HB 3 Requires Universal Background Checks on Firearm Transfers

Georgia HB 3 would require universal background checks on all firearm transfers under Brady Law regulations. The bill expands current background check requirements beyond licensed dealer sales to cover all manner of firearm transfers. Criminal penalties are specified for violations. The bill is currently moving through the Georgia General Assembly, having passed first and second readers.

Tax Credit for Rural High-Tech Graduates Employed in Rural Counties

Georgia HB 7 proposes to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to provide an income tax credit for workforce-ready graduates employed in high-tech full-time jobs in rural counties. The bill would require the Department of Labor to establish eligibility criteria, conditions, limitations, and definitions. The effective date and applicability provisions are to be determined upon enactment.

HB 2 Safe Storage Tax Credit Act

Georgia House Bill 2 proposes to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to income taxes. The bill would create a tax credit for certain eligible expenses incurred for firearm safe storage devices. The legislation establishes an aggregate annual cap, requires tax credit preapproval by the Georgia Department of Revenue, and provides for rules and regulations. The bill includes an automatic repeal provision.

Safe Storage Firearms Child Access Prevention Act

Georgia House Bill 1, the Pediatric Health Safe Storage Act, would create a new criminal offense of making a firearm accessible to a child. The bill applies to gun owners and requires firearm dealers to provide notice about the new requirements. It includes exceptions and affirmative defenses for certain lawful activities involving firearms.