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GA SB21
Bill
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Blake Tillery
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AI Summary
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Waives sovereign immunity for local governments and governmental immunity for their officials and employees who violate Georgia's prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies, allowing them to be sued for violations
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Requires custodial authorities (state commissioner, county sheriffs, wardens, and police chiefs) to comply with federal immigration detainer notices, including DHS Form I-247 requests to hold individuals
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Mandates that custodial authorities inform detained individuals when they are being held pursuant to an immigration detainer notice
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Waives sovereign and governmental immunities for custodial authorities who fail to comply with immigration detainer notice requirements, exposing them to legal liability
Legislative Description
Local Governments; violation of the prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies; waive sovereign and governmental immunities
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
4/4/2025