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HB1324 • 2025

Crimes and offenses; possessing a silencer; repeal prohibition

Crimes and offenses; possessing a silencer; repeal prohibition

Firearms
Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor
Ridley, Jason
Last action
2026-03-06
Official status
House Third Reading Lost
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The provided metadata indicates a conflict between 'Passed Legislature' status label and the actual last action 'House Third Reading Lost'. The fact-check relies on the specific vote outcome ('Lost') to determine that the bill did not become law.

HB1324: Repealing the Ban on Possessing a Silencer

This bill proposes to remove the state law that makes it illegal to own a silencer for firearms.

What This Bill Does

  • Repeals the prohibition against possessing a firearm silencer in Georgia's official code.

Terms To Know

Silencer
A device attached to a gun that reduces noise, as referenced by the bill title regarding possession prohibitions.
Repeal
To officially cancel or remove an existing law so it no longer applies.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill did not pass the House of Representatives; its last action was 'House Third Reading Lost' on March 6, 2026.
  • Because the bill lost in the final reading, it has no effective date and does not change current laws.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-06 Georgia General Assembly

    House Third Reading Lost

Official Summary Text

Crimes and offenses; possessing a silencer; repeal prohibition