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GA HB531
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matt Reeves
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AI Summary
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Extends the notice period for claims against municipalities from 6 months to 12 months after the event occurs
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Caps municipal tort liability at $3 million per claimant for a single occurrence and $5 million aggregate per municipality per occurrence, with punitive damages prohibited
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Requires municipalities to waive sovereign immunity when purchasing liability insurance that covers an occurrence, up to policy limits
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Waives sovereign and governmental immunity for local governments, officials, and employees who violate prohibitions on immigration sanctuary policies
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Waives immunity for custodial authorities (commissioners, sheriffs, wardens, chiefs of police) who fail to comply with federal immigration detainer notices
Legislative Description
Appeal and error; certain appellate procedures regarding the denial of sovereign and any other immunity available to the state or a city or county in this state; provide
Last Action
Senate Recommitted
1/12/2026