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GA SB549

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jaha Howard

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits all Georgia state departments, agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts, and public authorities from providing funding or resources to support immigration detention center operations

  • Defines "immigration detention center" as any facility in Georgia holding noncitizens pending immigration proceedings or removal, including private facilities contracted by the federal government

  • Defines "detainee" as a noncitizen held under authority of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or Immigration and Customs Enforcement

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Interstate Cooperation2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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