2025 Policy Updates
Bill Tracking for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session
We aim to engage community members in the policy process through community education and by creating opportunities for individuals to be involved in advocacy. Below is some of the legislation we are keeping track of that may affect AAPI and other immigrant communities in Georgia.
ADVANCING IMMIGRANT JUSTICE | PROTECTING IMMIGRANT AND CIVIL RIGHTS | VOTING RIGHTS & VOTER ACCESS | FEDERAL BILLS | OTHER BILLS
Advancing Immigrant Justice
We believe that basic rights and access to essential services should be available to all across race, ethnicity, language ability and immigration status.
Protecting Immigrant and Civil Rights
We fight back against harmful policies that erode immigrants’ rights and demand every Georgian is treated fairly as an equal member of their community.
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HB 18 - “Dual Enrollment Act”
Position: Oppose ❌
Summary: HB 18 creates tighter restrictions on certain non-citizen high school students’ ability to enlist in dual enrollment courses.
Status: House Second Readers
Voting Rights & Voter Access
We work to advance reforms that make voting more accessible for Asian American and other immigrant communities, and to defend and protect the rights of immigrant voters.
Federal Bills
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H.R.29 | S.5 - “Laken Riley Act”
Position: Oppose ❌
Summary: This bill expands federal immigration enforcement by requiring the Department of Homeland Security to detain certain non-citizen immigrants who have been arrested for criminal offenses including burglary, theft, larceny, and shoplifting. This bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions related to immigration enforcement and non-enforcement. If signed into law, this bill would impose harsh penalties and threaten individuals without status with deportation for minor offenses (i.e. criminalized traffic violations) regardless of whether or not they are guilty.
Status: Passed House (264-169)
Related Bills: “Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024” (aka HB 1105)
Learn More: “Five Things to Know About the Laken Riley Act,” National Immigration Law Center
Take Action: Tell Senators Warnock and Ossoff to Vote No
Other Bills
We are in solidarity with issues that concern marginalized Georgians including anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, reproductive justice, environmental justice, education and K-12 discrimination, and increased criminalization and surveillance.
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SB 1
Position: Oppose ❌
Summary: SB 1 seeks to prohibit transgender youth from participating in sports with their peers and from using bathrooms, locker/changing rooms, or sleeping facilities that align with their gender identity.
Status: Senate Read & Referred