Municipal Powers

SB 36"Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act"; Enact

Staff Contact
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. 

District
Status
Votes
3/4/2025
Senate Vote #142
Yeas: 32
Nays: 23
NV: 0
Exc: 1
4/2/2025
House Vote #401
Yeas: 96
Nays: 70
NV: 2
Exc: 12