Bill targeting Savannah’s ban on guns in unlocked vehicles goes to the governor

By: Alander Rocha

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: January 14, 2026

Words: 516

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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The Georgia Senate on Tuesday passed its first bill of the session, which would ban local governments from requiring gun owners to lock their firearms in vehicles.

The bill, Senate Bill 204, passed by a 32-21 vote after a short debate over the balance between local public safety initiatives and statewide Second Amendment protections. The measure, which was carried over from last year, now heads to the governor.

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