HB889: HB889 Law enforcement officers and agencies; certain federal agents to clearly identify themselves while in the performance of their duties; provide

Currently, Georgia law does not specifically address how federal immigration enforcement agents must identify themselves while carrying out their duties in the state. This bill would add a new section to Georgia's law enforcement code (O.C.G.A. Chapter 1 of Title 35) directly addressing that gap. The bill would require agents of ICE and CBP to wear a name badge, patch, or other visible insignia identifying the individual agent, and a uniform that clearly shows which federal agency they work for. It would also require any vehicle these agents use while performing their duties to be marked in a way that identifies the agency involved. The bill repeals any conflicting laws but does not specify penalties for noncompliance or a separate effective date beyond standard practice for Georgia legislation.

• Requires ICE and CBP agents to wear a name badge, patch, or other visible insignia identifying the individual agent while performing official duties.
• Requires ICE and CBP agents to wear a uniform that clearly shows which federal agency they are affiliated with.
• Requires vehicles used by ICE or CBP agents while on duty to be marked in a way that identifies the agency operating them.
• Adds this requirement as a new section, O.C.G.A. § 35-1-24, within Georgia's general law enforcement code.
• Repeals any existing Georgia laws that conflict with these new identification requirements.

The bill directly affects agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection operating in Georgia, as well as the federal agencies themselves. Georgians who interact with federal immigration or customs enforcement, including immigrants, employers, and local communities, would also be affected by the added identification requirements.

If enacted, people encountering ICE or CBP agents in Georgia would be able to see a name badge and agency-marked uniform or vehicle, making it easier to identify who is conducting an enforcement action. This could affect how encounters with federal agents are perceived and documented.

• Section 1 adds a new Code section, O.C.G.A. § 35-1-24, to Chapter 1 of Title 35 covering law enforcement officers and agencies.
• Subsection (a) requires ICE and CBP agents to wear a name badge, patch, or other visible insignia identifying the individual agent, and a uniform showing agency affiliation.
• Subsection (b) requires vehicles operated by these agents while on duty to be marked in a way that identifies the agency involved.
• Section 2 repeals all laws and parts of laws that conflict with this Act.

1. 2025-04-04House Second Readers (House)
2. 2025-04-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Gabriel Sanchez (D, HD-042)Primary sponsor
• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)
• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
• Phil Olaleye (D, HD-059)

• immigration enforcement
• law enforcement identification
• ICE
• Customs and Border Protection
• federal agents