Georgia Senate Bill 568

---

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on March 1 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-03-04 - Senate Read and Referred
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to provide that in making determinations with respect to probation and suspension of sentences, the court shall inquire into and consider the legality of a prisoner's presence in the United States; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, so as to provide that the State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall inquire into and consider the legality of a prisoner's presence in the United States when making parole decisions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and to provide for a contingent effective date and for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sentencing and Imposition of Punishment; making determinations with respect to probation and suspension of sentences; provide

Sen. Jason Anavitarte [R]

Sen. Brian Strickland [R]

Date	Chamber	Action
2024-03-04	Senate	Senate Read and Referred
2024-03-01	Senate	Senate Hopper

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67586
Text	https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/226283