HB 3 Requires Universal Background Checks on Firearm Transfers
Summary
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.
What changed
HB 3 would amend Part 5 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to require universal background checks on all firearm transfers under Brady Law regulations. The bill introduces definitions, exceptions, and criminal penalties for non-compliance.
Firearm dealers, transferors, and purchasers should monitor the legislative process and prepare for potential compliance requirements if the bill is enacted. The expanded scope of background check requirements would affect private transfers and licensed dealer transactions alike.
What to do next
- Monitor legislative progress on HB 3
- Prepare to comply if bill is enacted
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HB 3
Brady Law Regulations; require universal background checks in all manner of firearm transfers
- Current Version
Sponsors
| No. | Name | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Au, Michelle | 50th |
| 2. | Hugley, Carolyn | 141st |
| 3. | Park, Sam | 107th |
| 4. | Miller, Tanya F. | 62nd |
| 5. | Frye, Spencer | 122nd |
| 6. | Buckner, Debbie | 137th |
Committees
House Committee: Public Safety and Homeland Security Senate Committee: N/A
First Reader Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Brady Law Regulations, so as to require universal background checks in all manner of firearm transfers; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Status History
| Date | Status |
|---|---|
| 01/15/2025 | House Second Readers |
| 01/14/2025 | House First Readers |
| 01/13/2025 | House Hopper |
Footnotes
No Footnotes available.
Votes
| Date | Vote No. | Yea | Nay | NV | Exc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Votes available. |
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