Politics & Government

Campus Carry Bill Passes House, Headed to the Senate

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ATLANTA, GA -- The state House on Monday approved a controversial measure allowing concealed firearms to be carried into certain places on public college campuses.

HB 859 now goes onto the Senate.

The bill would not allow concealed weapons to be carried into athletic venues, student housing or fraternity or sorority buildings.

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