Georgia Democrats have introduced a slate of legislation in response to the massage business shootings that killed eight people, including six women of Asian descent — though it’s unlikely the bills will see movement in the Republican-controlled legislature.
The proposals would require a five-day waiting period for gun purchases, establish a statewide translation system for 911 calls and create enhanced training for law enforcement emphasizing outreach in other languages.
Democrats say they’re responding to news reports that suggest people who couldn’t speak fluent English had trouble communicating with responding officers, as well as reports that the suspect bought a gun the morning of the shootings.
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