Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 57: "Freedom of Speech and Belief Act"; enact
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
SB 57 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Freedom of Speech and Belief Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Blake Tillery (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2025): Senate Lost.
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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 Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to deceptive or unfair practices, so as to protect the exercise of constitutional rights; to prohibit discrimination in the provision of essential services; to provide for public and private enforcement; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
“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 Lost
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper