Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 397: Torts; remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights of state citizens by civil immigration enforcement officers; provide

In committee Last action January 14, 2026: Senate Read and Referred

Plain-language summary

SB 397 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Torts; remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights of state citizens by civil immigration enforcement officers; provide. Primary sponsor: Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): Senate Read and Referred.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Josh McLaurin (Democratic); Harold Jones (Democratic); Kim Jackson (Democratic); Nan Orrock (Democratic); and 7 more.