Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SB 591
Offenses Against Public Order; the disruption of a religious service; prohibit
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Steve Gooch (Republican)
- Jason Anavitarte (Republican)
- Larry Walker, III (Republican)
- Carden Summers (Republican)
- Drew Echols (Republican)
- Bo Hatchett (Republican)
- Randy Robertson (Republican)
- John Albers (Republican)
- Russ Goodman (Republican)
- Frank Ginn (Republican)
- Timothy Bearden (Republican)
- Clint Dixon (Republican)
- Shawn Still (Republican)
- Lee Anderson (Republican)
- Rick Williams (Republican)
- Bill Cowsert (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order, so as to prohibit the disruption of a religious service; to provide for enhanced penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 House | House Vote #826 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 6, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #674 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Jul 1, 2026 · Legislature
Effective Date - May 12, 2026 · Senate
Act 626 - May 12, 2026 · Senate
Senate Date Signed by Governor - Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
Senate Sent to Governor - Mar 31, 2026 · House
House Passed/Adopted - Mar 31, 2026 · House
House Third Readers - Mar 25, 2026 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported - Mar 10, 2026 · House
House Second Readers - Mar 9, 2026 · House
House First Readers - Mar 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted - Mar 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Mar 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Taken from Table - Mar 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Tabled - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Mar 3, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported - Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Feb 25, 2026 · Senate
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