HB 1044

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 29, 2026.

Torts; deprivation of constitutional rights of state citizens by civil immigration enforcement officers; provide remedies.

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-1044
Session 1033
Status in_committee
Committee Judiciary
House in_committee 2026-01-29
Immigration
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide for remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights of state citizens by civil immigration enforcement officers; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Roberts, Shea
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-29 Status in_committee
2026-01-29 Latest Action House Second Readers
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