Criminal procedure; verification of immigration status; provisions
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure, so as to require a peace officer to take certain actions upon verification that a suspect is an illegal alien; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies; to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding local government; to amend Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to penal institutions; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding the Attorney General; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 21 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state tort claims; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2020
Last action Mar 9, 2020
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 9, 2020
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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