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Introduced
01/13/2023
01/13/2023
In Committee
01/23/2024
01/23/2024
Crossed Over
03/06/2023
03/06/2023
Passed
01/30/2024
01/30/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state government, so as to require certain agencies to consider the definition of antisemitism provided for in this Act in the enforcement of laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin; to provide for limitations and construction; to provide for definitions; to provide for nonseverability; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires certain Georgia state agencies to consider the definition of antisemitism provided in the bill when enforcing laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin. The definition of antisemitism used is the one adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) in 2016 and incorporated into a 2019 U.S. presidential executive order. The bill also provides that the definition of antisemitism should be considered in determining whether enhanced penalties for certain crimes are authorized. The bill includes provisions to ensure it does not infringe on First Amendment rights or conflict with other discrimination laws.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
John Carson (R)*,
Sharon Cooper (R)*,
Chuck Efstration (R)*,
Stacey Evans (D)*,
Esther Panitch (D)*,
Deborah Silcox (R)*,
John Kennedy (R),
Last Action
Effective Date 2024-01-31 (on 01/31/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63524 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/221961 |
| Sen floor amend #1 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/221851 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/221524 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/217164 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/216943 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/215504 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/212492 |
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