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This resolution creates a House Study Committee on Civil Rights Protections in Georgia, composed of five members appointed by the House Speaker, to comprehensively examine the state's civil rights landscape. The committee is charged with conducting a detailed review of Georgia's existing anti-discrimination laws, analyzing research on discrimination across employment, housing, public accommodations, and public services, and reviewing civil rights statutes from other states and federal laws. The committee will assess potential enforcement mechanisms, evaluate the impact of potential legislation on businesses and communities, and make recommendations for addressing gaps in civil rights protections. Members will receive standard legislative allowances and can meet as needed to fulfill their duties, with a requirement to file a report of findings and potential legislative suggestions by December 1, 2025. The resolution acknowledges that Georgia currently lacks comprehensive state-level civil rights laws and seeks to develop policy recommendations that balance individual liberties with broader societal and institutional interests, focusing on protections based on characteristics such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, and familial status.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71733