SB517: SB517 Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; use of immigration detention centers in this state for two years; prohibit

26 LC 63 0106 Senate Bill 517 By: Senators Howard of the 35th, Jones II of the 22nd, Merritt of the 9th, Orrock of the 36th, Kemp of the 38th and others A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to1 general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to prohibit the use2 of immigration detention centers in this state for two years; t o provide for definitions; to3 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.4 BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:5 SECTION 1.6 Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated , relating to general7 provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, is amended by adding a new8 Code section to read as follows:9 "35-1-17.1.10 (a) As used in this Code section, the term:11 (1) 'Detainee' means a noncitizen who is held in an immigration detention center pending12 immigration proceedings or removal from the United States under the authority of the13 United States Department of Homeland Security or United States Immigration and14 Customs Enforcement.15 S. B. 517 - 1 - 26 LC 63 0106 (2) 'Immigration detention cente r' means any facility located in this state that holds16 detainees, including private facilities contracted by the federal government to hold such17 detainees.18 (b) In order to allow the state time to develop a comprehensiv e, long-term plan that19 promotes dignity and justice in the operation of immigration de tention centers, no such20 centers shall be operated or otherwise used between July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2028."21 SECTION 2.22 All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.23 S. B. 517 - 2 -