Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 483: Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; covered immigration officers to wear body cameras 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 483 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; covered immigration officers to wear body cameras during public immigration enforcement functions; require. Primary sponsor: Elena Parent (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Harold Jones (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 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 regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require covered immigration officers to wear body cameras during public immigration enforcement functions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“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