Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 517: Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; use of immigration detention centers in this state for two years; prohibit

In committee Last action February 18, 2026: Senate Read and Referred

Plain-language summary

SB 517 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; use of immigration detention centers in this state for two years; prohibit. Primary sponsor: Jaha Howard (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Sheikh Rahman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Senate Read and Referred.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jaha Howard (Democratic); Harold Jones (Democratic); Nikki Merritt (Democratic); Nan Orrock (Democratic); and 5 more.