2025-2026 Regular Session
SB57
"Freedom of Speech and Belief Act"; enact
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to deceptive or unfair practices, so as to protect the exercise of constitutional rights; to prohibit discrimination in the provision of essential services; to provide for public and private enforcement; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Legislative progress
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Recorded floor votes
4 roll calls are available for this bill. This record includes procedural and intermediate action as well as substantive final votes.
March 6, 2025 · Senate
Adoption Of Amend #1a By Sen From The 50th To Amend #1 By Sen From The 13th: Senate Vote #185
Passed
32 yea–22 nay · 2 not voting
March 6, 2025 · Senate
Adoption Of The Amendment By The Sen From The 13th As Amended: Senate Vote #186
Passed
49 yea–7 nay
March 6, 2025 · Senate
Adoption Of Amend #3b By Sen From The 19th To Amend #3 By Sen From The 18th: Senate Vote #187
Passed
33 yea–22 nay · 1 not voting
March 6, 2025 · Senate
Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #188
Failed ⭐ Substantive final action
13 yea–43 nay
Committee referrals
January 30, 2025 · Senate
Judiciary
Instrument history
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Senate Senate Lost
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Senate Senate Third Read
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Senate Senate Read Second Time
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Senate Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
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Senate Senate Read and Referred
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Senate Senate Hopper