Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1401: Public Health, Department of; third-party audits of detention facilities that house federal immigration detainees; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1401 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Health, Department of; third-party audits of detention facilities that house federal immigration detainees; provide. Primary sponsor: Eric Gisler (Democratic), Long Tran (Democratic), Gabriel Sanchez (Democratic), Eric Bell (Democratic), Sam Park (Democratic), Ruwa Romman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 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 Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Department of Public Health, so as to provide for third-party audits of detention facilities that house federal immigration detainees; to provide for audit criteria; to provide for the selection of third-party auditors; to provide for reporting and publishing of annual audits; to provide for access to detention facilities to conduct annual audits; to provide for mechanisms to address a detention facility's substantial and ongoing noncompliance with federal detention standards; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for construction; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for purposes; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gisler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 121 |
| Long Tran | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Gabriel Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Eric Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Sam Park | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 107 |
| Ruwa Romman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
“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