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HB 470: Crimes and offenses; prohibit activities related to immigration enforcement in certain locations

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House Bill 470

By: Representatives Berry of the 56th, Sanchez of the 42nd, Romman of the 97th, Park of the 107th, Cannon of the 58th, and others

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

To amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses involving illegal aliens, so as to prohibit activities related to immigration enforcement in certain locations; to provide for such prohibition to apply to federal, state, and local government employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.

Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses involving illegal aliens, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

"16-11-204.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no federal, state, or local government employee, including law enforcement officers, shall conduct immigration enforcement activities or take actions with the intent to assist in immigration enforcement on or in any school grounds, college campuses, public places of worship, or hospitals."

SECTION 2.

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.