Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SB 57
"Freedom of Speech and Belief Act"; enact
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Blake Tillery (Republican)
- Greg Dolezal (Republican)
- Brian Strickland (Republican)
- Frank Ginn (Republican)
- Max Burns (Republican)
- Billy Hickman (Republican)
- Rick Williams (Republican)
- Marty Harbin (Republican)
- Jason Anavitarte (Republican)
- Russ Goodman (Republican)
- Bo Hatchett (Republican)
- Steve Gooch (Republican)
- Chuck Hufstetler (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
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.
Text versions
- As Introduced LC 55 0435
- Floor Amend 1A
- Floor Amend 1 AM 55 0098
- Floor Amend 2 AM 55 0097
- Floor Amend 3A
- Floor amend 3B
- Floor Amend 3 AM 62 0005
- Floor Amend 4
- Floor Amend 5
- Committee Sub LC 62 0129S
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2025 Senate | Senate Vote #187 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 6, 2025 Senate | Senate Vote #185 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 6, 2025 Senate | Senate Vote #186 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 6, 2025 Senate | Senate Vote #188 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | fail | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Mar 6, 2025 · Senate
Senate Lost - Mar 6, 2025 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Feb 24, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Feb 21, 2025 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Jan 30, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Jan 29, 2025 · Senate
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