Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 21: Local Governments; violation of the prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies; waive sovereign and governmental immunities
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- In committee
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 21 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Governments; violation of the prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies; waive sovereign and governmental immunities. Primary sponsor: Blake Tillery (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Brandon Beach, Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), John F. Kennedy, Randy Robertson (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Colton Moore, Clint Dixon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): House Withdrawn, Recommitted.
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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 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to waive sovereign and governmental immunities for local governments and their officials and employees for a violation of the prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding jails, so as to require sheriffs, jailers, and deputies to honor immigration detainer requests issued by the Department of Homeland Security; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Brandon Beach | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| John F. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Colton Moore | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
“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 Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper