The Georgia House of Representatives passes a bill aimed at dismantling a Savannah ordinance that prohibits storing firearms in unlocked vehicles. This local regulation, which carries heavy fines and potential jail time for violators, has been challenged by House Republicans who argue that state law should take precedence over local ordinances in firearms regulation.
Supporters of the ordinance, including Savannah Representative Anne Allen Westbrook, cite safety concerns, noting that 266 firearms were stolen from vehicles in the city last year, with a significant number taken from insecure settings. As the bill, which passed 99-74 predominantly along party lines, heads back to the Senate for final approval, both sides continue to debate the implications for local governance and public safety.
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