Crimes and Offenses; the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction with district attorneys to conduct criminal prosecutions of violent crimes, illegal immigration offenses, and fentanyl offenses; provide

Also relevant to:Immigrant / non-citizen

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Plain-English Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction with district attorneys to conduct criminal prosecutions of violent crimes, illegal immigration offenses, and fentanyl offenses; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Source: OpenStates · fetched March 19, 2026

Who it affects

Immigrant / non-citizen

May face increased criminal prosecution for illegal immigration offenses due to the Attorney General having concurrent jurisdiction.

Undocumented / DACA / TPS

May face increased criminal prosecution for illegal immigration offenses due to the Attorney General having concurrent jurisdiction.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

Immigrant / non-citizendirectModerate impactHigh certainty
May face increased criminal prosecution for illegal immigration offenses due to the Attorney General having concurrent jurisdiction.
“so as to provide the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction with district attorneys to conduct criminal prosecutions of violent crimes, illegal immigration offenses, and fentanyl offenses”· Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
Undocumented / DACA / TPSdirectModerate impactHigh certainty
May face increased criminal prosecution for illegal immigration offenses due to the Attorney General having concurrent jurisdiction.
“so as to provide the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction with district attorneys to conduct criminal prosecutions of violent crimes, illegal immigration offenses, and fentanyl offenses”· Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated

What the Bill Does

Grants the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction with district attorneys for criminal prosecutions.
Jurisdiction includes violent crimes, illegal immigration offenses, and fentanyl offenses.
Amends Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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