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GA SB591

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steve Gooch

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Georgia's existing law against disrupting funeral/memorial services to also prohibit disorderly or disruptive conduct intended to interfere with religious services

  • Defines "religious service" as any public assembly for worship, religious observance, or other religious purpose

  • Prohibits specific conduct within 500 feet of religious services (including one hour before and after): displaying threatening visual images, loud/abusive language or amplified noise, blocking pedestrian/vehicular access, and conducting public assemblies or demonstrations

  • Violations are punishable as a misdemeanor, with enhanced penalties (aggravated misdemeanor) for disruptions at military funeral services

Legislative Description

Offenses Against Public Order; the disruption of a religious service; prohibit

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Non-Civil3/9/2026
Judiciary2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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