Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 375: State Government; consider the definition of hinduphobia provided for in this Act to apply to laws and regulations; require certain agencies
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 375 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on April 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Government; consider the definition of hinduphobia provided for in this Act to apply to laws and regulations; require certain agencies. Primary sponsor: Shawn Still (Republican), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Clint Dixon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state government, so as to require certain agencies to consider the definition of hinduphobia provided for in this Act to apply to laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin; to authorize fact finders in certain criminal cases to consider hinduphobia when determining whether a defendant intentionally selected any victim or group of victims or any property as the object of the offense; to provide for limitations and construction; to provide for definitions; to provide for nonseverability; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper