GA SB36

Prohibits state and local government from substantially burdening a person's exercise of religion unless the government demonstrates a compelling governmental interest and uses the least restrictive means to further that interest

Adopts the same "compelling interest test" from the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act at the state level, following the U.S. Supreme Court's 1997 ruling in City of Boerne v. Flores that states must adopt this standard through legislation

Allows individuals whose religious exercise is burdened to assert violations as a claim or defense in court and obtain relief, including reasonable attorney fees for prevailing parties

Defines "exercise of religion" broadly to include any religious practice, whether or not compelled by or central to a system of religious belief

Explicitly states the law does not affect the Establishment Clause and that granting government funding, benefits, or exemptions permissible under the Establishment Clause does not violate this chapter