Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1044: Torts; deprivation of constitutional rights of state citizens by civil immigration enforcement officers; provide remedies
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1044 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Torts; deprivation of constitutional rights of state citizens by civil immigration enforcement officers; provide remedies. Primary sponsor: Shea Roberts (Democratic), Sam Park (Democratic), Omari Crawford (Democratic), Tanya Miller (Democratic), Stacey Evans (Democratic), Eric Bell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide for remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights of state citizens by civil immigration enforcement officers; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Sam Park | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 107 |
| Omari Crawford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
| Tanya Miller | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Stacey Evans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Eric Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper