Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 1702: General Assembly; protection of constitutional conscience, rule of law, and lawful exercise of conscientious objection; urge
Introduced Official data
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- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HR 1702 is a resolution introduced in the Georgia House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: General Assembly; protection of constitutional conscience, rule of law, and lawful exercise of conscientious objection; urge. Primary sponsor: Viola Davis (Democratic), Sandra Scott (Democratic), Eric Bell (Democratic), Derrick Jackson (Democratic), Floyd Griffin (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A RESOLUTION urging for the protection of constitutional conscience, the rule of law, and the lawful exercise of conscientious objection; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Sandra Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Eric Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Derrick Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Floyd Griffin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 149 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper