It's a Massive Day for People of Faith in Georgia!

Chris Queen : Apr 3, 2025
PJ Media

"We proudly passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act that deepens protections for people of faith from government overreach—a win for First Amendment rights." -GA House Republicans, via X 

[PJMedia.com] Less than a month ago, I wrote a column wondering whether this would be the year Georgia finally passed a Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). In the final week of the legislative session, the General Assembly finally passed RFRA. On Wednesday night, the State House passed SB36 by a vote of 96-70. The bill will go to Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA),and he will sign it into law. (Image: iStock-PixelCatchers)

Kemp made RFRA one of the signature promises of his campaign for a second term, and it's been a hard-fought battle to finally get it passed. Corporate interests and the LGBTQ lobby have tried to thwart a good RFRA bill at every turn, and Democrats and wobbly Republicans have tried to amend bills to water them down.

"In an epic win for Georgia, the State House has passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act—effectively securing a victory in a battle that has spanned more than a decade," wrote Cole Muzio, president of Frontline Policy Council in an email he sent from the House gallery on Wednesday night."

"The bill that passed was the unamended federal mirror RFRA that we have been championing," Muzio added. "This top priority now restores First Amendment protections for all Georgians, and we are so grateful for this monumental win."... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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