ATLANTA (February 11, 2026) — Last week, Sen. Jaha Howard (D–Smyrna) introduced Senate Bill 464, which would prohibit federal immigration enforcement agencies from using individuals’ biometric data, such as facial recognition software, voice prints, or retinal imaging, to verify immigration status.
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ATLANTA (February 9, 2026) — Recently, Sen. Jaha Howard (D–Smyrna) introduced Senate Bill 436, aimed at curbing the growth of data centers by suspending the issuance of any new sales and use tax exemptions starting July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The bill would also prohibit local governments and political subdivisions from entering into nondisclosure agreements regarding electricity usage or water usage of data center projects or other entities.
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