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HB79 • 2025

Firearm Safe Handling and Secure Storage Tax Credit Act; enact

Firearm Safe Handling and Secure Storage Tax Credit Act; enact

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Sponsor
Newton, Mark
Last action
2026-03-27
Official status
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Firearm Safe Handling and Secure Storage Tax Credit Act

This law creates a tax credit for people who pay for firearm safety classes or buy devices to store guns securely.

What This Bill Does

  • Provides an income tax credit for eligible expenses on firearm safe handling instructional courses.
  • Allows taxpayers to claim credits for buying secure storage devices for firearms.
  • Sets a total yearly limit on the amount of money available for these tax credits (aggregate annual cap).
  • Requires people to get approval from the department before claiming the credit.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Georgia taxpayers who pay for firearm safety instruction courses.
  • Individuals who purchase secure storage devices for firearms.
  • The state department responsible for managing income taxes and issuing preapprovals.

Terms To Know

Tax Credit
An amount of money that reduces the total tax a person owes to the government dollar-for-dollar.
Aggregate Annual Cap
A maximum limit on the total number or value of credits available in one year for all people combined.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not state how much money is allowed per person or what specific costs qualify.
  • The exact date when this law becomes effective is not listed in the provided text.
  • The rules for how to apply and get preapproval are set by future regulations, which are not included here.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-27 Georgia General Assembly

    Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

Official Summary Text

Firearm Safe Handling and Secure Storage Tax Credit Act; enact