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GA HB1124

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Esther Panitch

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "hinduphobia" as antagonistic, destructive, and derogatory attitudes and behaviors towards Hinduism, and requires all Georgia state agencies and local political subdivisions to consider this definition when enforcing discrimination laws based on race, color, religion, or national origin.

  • Requires the state to consider the definition of hinduphobia when determining whether to seek enhanced hate crime penalties under Code Section 17-10-17.

  • Includes protections for First Amendment rights and legally protected conduct related to U.S. foreign policy or international affairs, and specifies the law does not conflict with existing discrimination laws.

  • Does not create any new private right of action or cause of action against the state or any agency.

  • Contains a nonseverability clause stating that if any portion is declared unconstitutional, the entire Act is automatically repealed; becomes effective upon the Governor's approval.

Legislative Description

State government; require certain agencies to consider definition of hinduphobia to apply to laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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