ATLANTA (May 3, 2016) | Sen. Elena Parent (D – Atlanta) thanks Gov. Nathan Deal for vetoing House Bill 859, which would have allowed the legal carry of concealed handguns on the campuses of universities and colleges in Georgia.
“Georgia’s universities and colleges pride themselves in being safe and family friendly environments for not only the students attending the schools, but also for faculty, staff and children enrolled in on campus child care centers,” said Sen. Parent. “I want to thank Gov. Deal for vetoing this senseless legislation that would have created fear on our college campuses and ultimately put our children’s lives in danger.”
House Bill 859 would have allowed any person 21 years of age or older with a valid conceal carry license to carry a concealed handgun in any building owned or leased by a public technical school, vocational school, college or university in Georgia. This bill would have prohibited the carry of a concealed handgun at sporting events and on-campus housing, including fraternity and sorority houses.
Governor Deal vetoed House Bill 859 on Tuesday, May 3, 2016.
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For Immediate Release:
May 3, 2016
For Information Contact:
Jennifer Yarber, Director
Brittany Wagner, Communications Specialist
Brittany.wagner@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028