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HB 0859 - Firearms; weapons carry license holders; carrying and possession of certain weapons in certain buildings or real property owned or leased to public institutions of postsecondary education; authorize

Tracking Level: Passed
Sponsor: Jasperse, Rick 11th (R)
Last Action: 5/3/2016 - House Date Signed by Governor
House Committee: PS&HS
Senate Committee: JUDY

Staff Analysis of the Legislation
HB 859 amends O.C.G.A. Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16, relating to possession of firearms on public postsecondary institutions. O.C.G.A. § 16-11-127.1 is revised by adding a new paragraph, allowing any license holder, when he or she is in any building or on property owned by or leased to any public postsecondary education other than those used for sporting events or housing, to be carrying and in possession of any concealed handgun. HB 859 provides the definitions for ‘handgun’ and ‘concealed.’

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