Religious Liberty:

Senate Bill 36 — Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act — This bill mirrors the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). Put simply, this law would give Georgians their “day in court” to challenge a local or state law restricting the free exercise of religion and make their local or state government prove why it is necessary for them to infringe on Georgians’ religious beliefs.… Read the rest

Religious Liberty:

Senate Bill 36 — Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act — This bill mirrors the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). Put simply, this law would give Georgians their “day in court” to challenge the government if their local or state government infringed on their religious beliefs.… Read the rest

Gambling:

HR 450 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize sports betting in Georgia by changing Georgia’s Constitution. Because it is a constitutional amendment, it must pass by a 2/3 majority in both the House and Senate and then be voted on by Georgia citizens.… Read the rest

Gambling:

HR 450 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize sports betting in Georgia by changing Georgia’s Constitution. Because it is a constitutional amendment, it must pass by a 2/3 majority in both the House and Senate and then be voted on by Georgia citizens.… Read the rest

Gambling:

HR 450 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize and regulate sports betting in Georgia. Because it is a constitutional amendment, it must pass by a 2/3 majority in both the House and Senate and then be voted on by Georgia citizens.… Read the rest

Gambling:

A second gambling bill has been introduced at the Georgia General Assembly. SB 208 would provide for the regulation and taxation of sports betting in Georgia. Status: Introduced and referred to the Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.

SR 131 was introduced earlier this session and would legalize sports betting and casino gambling in Georgia by changing Georgia’s Constitution.… Read the rest

Gambling:

New gambling legislation has been introduced in the Georgia General Assembly via a constitutional amendment. SR 131 would legalize sports betting and casino gambling in Georgia by changing Georgia’s Constitution. It would also create a gaming commission to tax and regulate sports betting and casinos.… Read the rest

Gambling:

New gambling legislation has been introduced in the Georgia General Assembly via a constitutional amendment. SR 131 would legalize sports betting and casino gambling in Georgia by changing Georgia’s Constitution. It would also create a gaming commission to tax and regulate sports betting and casinos.… Read the rest

There are several new laws going into effect on July 1, 2024. Citizen Impact is dedicated to informing you on key elements in laws that will affect Georgia Christians and their families. Two important laws that Governor Kemp signed this year are the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act and the Protecting Georgia’s Children on Social Media Act.… Read the rest