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Introduced Session

AN ACT To amend Title 17 of Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to authorize immigration status verification prior to issuance of citation in lieu of arrest for certain offenses; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for acceptable documentation for purposes of attempting to verify immigration status; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require local agencies to seek memorandums of understanding and agreement relative to assisting federal agencies with immigration laws; to provide for penalties; to amend Code Section 36-80-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies by local governmental entities and certification of compliance, so as to provide for penalties relating to local immigration sanctuary policies; to revise definitions; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to provide for reporting of certain information on inmates in custody of the Department of Corrections; to require custodial authorities to honor immigration detainer notices; to provide for definitions; to provide for standard procedures for intake of persons into a county jail or municipal detention facility; to provide for required documentation; to provide for contact to certain federal agencies in certain instances; to provide for penalties; to provide for quarterly reports regarding foreign-born inmates in county jail or municipal detention facility; to provide for violation and penalties; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia HB 1105/AP Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Attorney General, so as to provide for prosecutorial and investigative authority in certain instances; to amend Chapter 36 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification of lawful presence within United States, so as to revise required annual reporting requirements for agencies and political subdivisions; to require the Department of Audits and Accounts to review and audit such reports; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to DNA sampling, collection, and analysis, so as to require DNA collection of certain convicted persons in custody subject to an immigration detainer notice; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Matt Barton (R)*,  Josh Bonner (R)*,  J. Collins (R)*,  Emory Dunahoo (R)*,  Rick Jasperse (R)*,  Jesse Petrea (R)*,  John Albers (R), 

Effective Date 2024-05-01 (on 05/01/2024)

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