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House approves bill expanding state preemption of local gun rules after heated debate
Summary
The House passed Senate Bill 204 to strengthen state preemption over local firearms ordinances and create private remedies when local rules are found to violate state preemption; the measure drew extended debate and a failed motion to table before passing, yeas 99, nays 74.
The Georgia House passed Senate Bill 204, a measure sponsors described as reinforcing state preemption over local firearm rules, after a lengthy and contentious floor debate that included multiple speakers in favor and a large group of opponents who said the bill would prevent local public‑safety measures.
"First and foremost, that's what this is really about," Chairman Ellen Powell, sponsor of the Senate bill on the floor, told members as she described local ordinances that imposed steep fines and potential incarceration for victims whose guns were stolen. Powell said the bill provides injunctive relief and civil remedies for violations of state preemption and noted the House…
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