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GA SB389Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; covered immigration officers wear visible identification during public immigration enforcement functions; require
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions concerning law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require covered immigration officers to wear visible identification during public immigration enforcement functions; to provide specifications for such identification; to prohibit such officers from wearing face coverings during such functions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires "covered immigration officers," defined as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers authorized to perform immigration enforcement, to wear visible identification during "public immigration enforcement functions," which are defined as activities like patrols, arrests, and interviews that involve direct, public-facing federal immigration authority, but exclude covert operations. This visible identification must clearly display "United States Immigration and Custom Enforcement" or "ICE" along with the officer's last name or badge number, be legible from at least 25 feet away in various lighting conditions, and be worn on the outermost garment without being concealed. Furthermore, officers are prohibited from wearing face coverings that obscure this identification or their face, unless necessary for covert operations or protection from hazardous conditions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Tonya Anderson (D)*,
Gail Davenport (D)*,
Sally Harrell (D)*,
Nabilah Islam Parkes (D)*,
Kim Jackson (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
RaShaun Kemp (D)*,
Randal Mangham (D)*,
Nikki Merritt (D)*,
Nan Orrock (D)*,
Elena Parent (D)*,
Sheikh Rahman (D)*,
Kenya Wicks (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72172 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/239721 |
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