Municipal Powers

SB 36"Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act"; Enact

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GMA Position: Neutral
GMA Summary

This bill would provide for the "Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act." The bill would prohibit a governemnt, including cities, from substantially burdening a person's exercise of religion. A government could only substantially burden the exercise of religion if it furthers a compelling government interest and is done in the least restrictive means. 

The bill provides a right of action against the governemtn to obatain appropraite relief and allows for the prevailing party, not including the government, to be awarded attorney's fees. 

Ed Setzler
Ed Setzler
District 37
Status
Votes
3/4/25PASS
Senate Senate Vote #142
32 Y23 N0 NV1 Exc
4/2/25PASS
House House Vote #401
96 Y70 N2 NV12 Exc