Georgia Considers Gun Safety Incentive with House Bill 971
Bipartisan Backing for Gun Safety Tax Credit
According to WGXA News, Lawmakers in Georgia are working on a new law called House Bill 971 to make guns safer. If this House Bill 971 passes people in Georgia can get a $300 discount on their taxes. They can use this discount to buy things like safe storage for guns or training on how to use them safely. The goal of House Bill 971 is to help people protect themselves and their families while also saving money on their taxes. It’s getting support from both Democrats and Republicans in the House of Representatives with 161 people voting for it.
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Georgia Lawmakers Embrace House Bill 971 for Safer Communities
Representative Scott Hilton believes House Bill 971 will make Georgia’s kids safer especially at school by promoting responsible gun use at home. This is crucial as many U.S. children have been harmed in school shootings and numerous homes have unsafe gun storage practices. Representative Mark Newton agrees and highlights House Bill 971 as a vital step in improving gun safety. While efforts to address mental health and prevent suicides, House Bill 971 offers assistance to those seeking safer gun practices ultimately enhancing community safety.