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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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Bicameral proposal seeks free speech for faith leaders, nonprofits

(The Center Square) – Loss of tax-exempt status should not happen if faith leaders, churches or nonprofits speak for or against political candidates, says a North Carolina congressman.

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After a decade of debate, Georgia now has a ‘religious liberty’ law

'Religious freedom' legislation remains controversial, but Gov. Brian Kemp said it was a 'common sense' bill that he supports.

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