Senate Bill 177

Senate Bill 177 requires agents of hostile foreign principals and foreign-supported political organizations to register with the State Ethics Commission and comply with annual reporting requirements. The bill also establishes civil penalties for violations of the regulatory scheme and authorizes the Attorney General’s office to initiate criminal investigations.

The ACLU of Georgia opposes this bill because it is redundant and conflicts with federal standards, raises significant First Amendment concerns, and creates the potential for selective enforcement.