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GA SB549
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jaha Howard
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AI Summary
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Prohibits all Georgia state departments, agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts, and public authorities from providing funding or resources to support immigration detention center operations
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Defines "immigration detention center" as any facility in Georgia holding noncitizens pending immigration proceedings or removal, including private facilities contracted by the federal government
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Defines "detainee" as a noncitizen held under authority of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Amends Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which governs law enforcement officers and agencies
Legislative Description
Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; covered governmental entities from providing funding or resources in support of the operation of immigration detention centers; prohibit
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/24/2026