Local Governments; violation of the prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies; waive sovereign and governmental immunities

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

GA SB 21 · Senate Bill · 2025_26

Stage: Session ended
Started in: Senate
Sponsors: +16
Latest action: Mar 19

Where it stands

Introduced (Done)
Committee (Done)
Floor (Current step)
Passed first chamber · Mar 19
Law (Needs attention)
The session ended first

What it does

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to waive sovereign and governmental immunities for local governments and their officials and employees for a violation of the prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding jails, so as to require sheriffs, jailers, and deputies to honor immigration detainer requests issued by the Department of Homeland Security; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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