Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 397: Torts; remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights of state citizens by civil immigration enforcement officers; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 397 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Torts; remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights of state citizens by civil immigration enforcement officers; provide. Primary sponsor: Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Jaha Howard (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 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 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“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