Summary
Tier 1 primary source. Official press release from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s office announcing the signing of HB 1105 (the Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024) on May 1, 2024. The press release identifies the bill’s sponsors, describes core provisions (jail documentation of nationality/immigration status; sheriff and Department of Corrections reporting requirements), and details the signing ceremony in Forsyth, GA.
Key Points
- Signed May 1, 2024 by Governor Brian Kemp
- Sponsor: Representative Jesse Petrea
- Senate carrier: Senator John Albers
- Bill establishes procedures requiring jails to document nationality and immigration status of confined individuals
- Mandates reporting by the Georgia Department of Corrections and sheriffs detailing “illegal immigrants” in their custody
- Signing ceremony: Forsyth, GA, with First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns, AG Chris Carr, and other state leaders
- Effective date: Not specified in this press release (other sources establish July 1, 2024)
Newsletter Angles
- This is the authoritative state-government primary source for HB 1105’s signing date and bill identity
- Useful as a Tier 1 citation for any Georgia immigration policy article
- The press release notably emphasizes documentation/reporting provisions while underplaying the detainer-honoring mandate that drove most opposition coverage — an interesting framing choice in itself
Entities Mentioned
- Brian Kemp — Georgia Governor; signed the bill
- Jesse Petrea — Bill sponsor (Representative)
- John Albers — Senate carrier (Senator)
- Burt Jones — Lieutenant Governor; priority status
- Jon Burns — Speaker; priority status
- Chris Carr — Georgia Attorney General
Concepts Mentioned
- State Preemption — state law overriding local sanctuary policies
- 287(g) Program — adjacent federal-local immigration cooperation framework
Notes
The press release is concise and emphasizes public safety framing. It does not include direct quotes from Kemp specifically about HB 1105, nor does it specify the bill’s effective date. For the detainer-honoring requirement and the “287(g) jurisdiction” framing, supplement with GBPI — Statement on signing of Georgia HB 1105.
This source supersedes GBPI for the article’s “Georgia HB 1105 (2024)” citation — it’s primary state-government documentation rather than third-party policy commentary.