Local government; prohibit use or ignition of consumer fireworks in proximity to certain facilities housing equines; authorize
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 25-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited fireworks activities and application of noise ordinances, so as to authorize local governments to prohibit the use or ignition of consumer fireworks in proximity to certain facilities housing equines; to provide for special event permits; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Signed May 14, 2025
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What changed between versions
LC 44 3088/a
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HB 614/AP*
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2 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to increase the distance required for fireworks restrictions around facilities housing equines from 100 yards to 200 yards. This change applies to both permanent prohibitions and special event permits, ensuring a larger safety buffer for animals.
Scope change
The geographic scope of the fireworks safety zone was expanded to cover a larger area around equine facilities.
REQUIREMENT
The mandatory distance for prohibiting consumer fireworks near equine facilities was increased from 100 yards to 200 yards.
The distance limit for special event permits allowing temporary fireworks use near equine facilities was also increased from 100 yards to 200 yards.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 20, 2025 · House Mar 6, 2025
How they voted
48–2
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 55
Mar 20, 2025
D
Democratic22
86% Yea
R
Republican33
87% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
6
Committee
3
Amendments
1
May 14, 2025
Signed into law
Act 274
upper
May 14, 2025
Signed into law
House Date Signed by Governor
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced
House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Passed/Adopted
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brad Thomas
RRepublican
P
Chuck Martin
RRepublican
P
Jan Jones
RRepublican
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