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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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Senate committee substitute February 21, 2025

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

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March 6, 2025 · Senate

Adoption Of The Amendment By The Sen From The 13th As Amended: Senate Vote #186

Passed

49 yea–7 nay

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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

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March 6, 2025 · Senate

Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #188

Failed ⭐ Substantive final action

13 yea–43 nay

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Committee referrals

Instrument history

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  1. Senate Senate Lost
  2. Senate Senate Third Read
  3. Senate Senate Read Second Time
  4. Senate Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
  5. Senate Senate Read and Referred
  6. Senate Senate Hopper
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