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Georgia lawmakers pass religious freedom bill despite discrimination concerns

Georgia's House passed a controversial religious freedom bill on Wednesday in Atlanta.
Supporters say the bill, akin to federal law, protects religious expression from government interference.
The 96-70 House vote followed a Senate passage and proponents' pressure to bring SB 36 to a vote.
Executive director W. Thomas Hammond, Jr. Urged action, stating, "It's time to move, now," while Setzler noted 39 states have similar laws.
Critics fear the bill allows discrimination without civil rights protections, despite claims it mirrors federal law.

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