Proponents of religious freedom gathered at the Georgia Capitol on Tuesday to urge the state House of Representatives to vote on a measure that would limit government intrusion into actions based on religious beliefs.
Opponents argue that religious rights are not under attack and that Senate Bill 36 would effectively legalize discrimination under the guise of faith. Supporters counter that religious freedom has been seriously infringed upon in other states and could become an issue in Georgia in the future.
It is now up to the House Rules Committee to decide whether to bring SB 36 to a vote before the full House. If the committee withholds the bill when the House convenes on Wednesday and Friday, the measure would remain eligible for consideration next year but would be sidelined for the remainder of this legislative session.
