Republican Georgia senators vote in favor of a bill that supporters say would protect religious liberty on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at the state Capitol in Atlanta.

Nearly a decade ago, several entertainment giants were not happy with Georgia. Lawmakers passed a “religious liberty” bill in 2016 that critics said could allow businesses to discriminate ...

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp kicked off the final day of the 2025 legislative session by signing Senate Bill 36, also known as the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), into law, appeasing some ...

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp officially signed Senate Bill 36, also known as the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, into law.

Georgia's House Judiciary Committee advanced Senate Bill 36, which aims to provide increased legal protection for religious practices. The bill has faced opposition for its lack of provisions ...

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It is a necessary protection against government intrusion into religious practices and would bring Georgia in line with 39 other states with a similar statute, Setzler and his supporters said.

Religion: In Georgia. 1 minute read. TIME. July 10, 1933 12:00 AM GMT-4. I n East Savannah, Georgia’s First African Baptist Church, Marion Moultrie uprose to begin the service by which he would ...

SB 26—Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act Governor Kemp signed Senate Bill (SB) 36 , known as the “Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act,” a day after lawmakers sent the bill for ...

The Republican-led Georgia Senate passed a religious freedom bill Tuesday over the objection of Democrats who called the bill discriminatory and said it's bad for business.

What they're saying: Senate Bill 36, the Religious Freedom and Restoration Act, is now headed to Governor Brian Kemp's desk despite efforts by House Democrats to kill the bill. Rep. Stacey Evans ...