The Immigration and Nationality Act of 2024

 Also known as HB1105, the law requires Georgia's Department of Corrections to monitor inmates who are not U.S. citizens. It mandates quarterly reports by jailers regarding their immigration status, the crimes they've committed, and their country of origin. Jails must also adhere to new procedures when processing these individuals. This law includes penalties for non-compliance and will supersede any conflicting old laws. HB1105 is a bill to be entitled an Act to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to require the commissioner of corrections to report certain information regarding the immigration status, offenses, and home countries of persons who are confined under the authority of the Department of Corrections; to provide for standard procedures for intake and booking of aliens and foreign nationals; to provide for quarterly reports by jailers regarding foreign born inmates; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. 

 This bill, the Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024, aims to enhance cooperation between state and local law enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities in order to identify and detain criminal illegal aliens. Key provisions include: Authorizing law enforcement officers to verify the immigration status of individuals accused of certain misdemeanor offenses prior to releasing them on citation. Requiring state and local agencies to enter into agreements with federal immigration authorities to assist with enforcement of immigration laws. Mandating that custodial authorities honor immigration detainer notices and report information on foreign-born inmates. Imposing penalties on local governments that adopt "sanctuary" policies that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Requiring the Department of Audits and Accounts to review and audit annual reports on agency compliance with immigration-related laws. Expanding the collection of DNA samples from certain convicted felons subject to immigration detainers. The bill aims to promote compliance with state laws related to deterring the presence of criminal illegal aliens in Georgia.