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GA SB375

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shawn Still

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "hinduphobia" as antagonistic, destructive, and derogatory attitudes and behaviors towards Hinduism under Georgia law

  • Requires all state agencies and local political subdivisions enforcing anti-discrimination laws (based on race, color, religion, or national origin) to consider the definition of hinduphobia during enforcement

  • Directs prosecutors to consider 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 speech, including commentary on U.S. foreign policy and international affairs

  • Contains a nonseverability clause meaning if any portion is found unconstitutional, the entire Act is automatically repealed

Legislative Description

State Government; consider the definition of hinduphobia provided for in this Act to apply to laws and regulations; require certain agencies

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

4/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/4/2025

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