Some previously convicted people would be required to serve at least five years in prison if they are caught committing another crime with a gun, under a proposal being debated in Georgia’s state Senate.

Chris Carr Office of Attorney General

Senate Bill 359 is part of a broader crime crackdown led by Republicans but supported by some Democrats. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp is also supporting House Bill 1134, which would let Attorney General Chris Carr’s office prosecute gang crimes without an invitation from local district attorneys.

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