Legislation seeking to give Georgians more leverage to invoke religion when objecting to government requirements is primed for final passage after clearing a committee Wednesday.
Senate Bill 36 passed the House Judiciary Committee 9–6 after amendments removed prior changes, restoring the bill to the version the Senate approved in early March.
Opponents noted that most states with religious freedom laws also have counter-balancing nondiscrimination laws. While Georgia lacks a statewide nondiscrimination law, 18 communities have local ordinances.
SB 36 now moves to the House Rules Committee ahead of a possible final vote by the full House.
