2025-2026 Regular Session
SB21
Local Governments; violation of the prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies; waive sovereign and governmental immunities
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.
Legislative progress
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Recorded floor votes
2 roll calls are available for this bill. This record includes procedural and intermediate action as well as substantive final votes.
February 13, 2025 · Senate
Adoption Of The Amendment By The Sen From The 55th As Amended: Senate Vote #53
Failed
20 yea–31 nay · 5 absent
February 13, 2025 · Senate
Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #54
Passed ⭐ Substantive final action
33 yea–18 nay · 5 absent
Committee referrals
February 18, 2025 · House
Governmental Affairs
January 27, 2025 · Senate
Public Safety
Instrument history
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House House Withdrawn, Recommitted
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House House Withdrawn, Recommitted
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House House Committee Favorably Reported
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House House Second Readers
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House House First Readers
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Senate Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
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Senate Senate Third Read
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Senate Senate Read Second Time
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Senate Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
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Senate Senate Read and Referred
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Senate Senate Hopper