Politics & Government
Campus Carry Passes Georgia Legislature
The controversial bill legalizing firearms on Georgia's public colleges now heads to Gov. Nathan Deal.
ATLANTA, GA -- Campus carry is now one step closer to reality in Georgia.
On Friday, the state Senate passed HB 859, which would allow concealed firearms to be carried into certain places on public college campuses.
The bill would not allow concealed weapons to be carried into athletic venues, student housing or fraternity or sorority buildings. The bill only applies to individuals 21 and over and who have a weapons license.
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Last month, the state House approved the measure.
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