Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 389: Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; covered immigration officers wear visible identification during public immigration enforcement functions; require
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 389 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; covered immigration officers wear visible identification during public immigration enforcement functions; require. Primary sponsor: Kim Jackson (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Randal Mangham (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions concerning law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require covered immigration officers to wear visible identification during public immigration enforcement functions; to provide specifications for such identification; to prohibit such officers from wearing face coverings during such functions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper