Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes religious freedom for all government, business, and corporate employees in the state of Georgia.

Highlights:

• Authorizes religious freedom for all government, business, and corporate employees in the state of Georgia (Sec. 3).

• Specifies that the government shall not substantially burden an individual’s exercise of religion unless it is in furtherance of a compelling government interest and in the least restrictive means of furthering said interest (Sec. 3).

• Authorizes an individual who has had their exercise of religion burdened in violation of this bill to assert a claim or defense in judicial proceedings and obtain appropriate relief against the government (Sec. 3).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 4).

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