Local government; zoning procedures; operation of immigration detention centers; require special use permits

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to require local governments that have adopted zoning ordinances to require special use permits for the operation of immigration detention centers; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purpose…

Source: OpenStates · fetched March 9, 2026

• Immigrant / non-citizendirectModerate impactHigh certainty

  May face increased scrutiny or difficulty in the establishment of immigration detention centers within local jurisdictions due to the requirement for special use permits.

  “require special use permits for the operation of immigration detention centers”· Title

• Undocumented / DACA / TPSdirectModerate impactHigh certainty

  May be impacted by the operational status and location of immigration detention centers, which are subject to new special use permit requirements.

  “require special use permits for the operation of immigration detention centers”· Title