Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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SUMMARY: LC 41 0461ERS(SCS) The "Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Bill" Governments should not substantially burden religious exercise without compelling justification.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Government (including school districts) shall not substantially burden a person's exercise of religion unless:
- it is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest; and
- it is the least restrictive means of achieving that compelling governmental interest
- A person whose religious exercise has been burdened in violation of this legislation may assert that violation as a claim or defense in a judicial proceeding and obtain appropriate relief against government
- the court may allow the person, if the prevailing party, a reasonable attorney fee as part of costs
EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon approval by the General Assembly and Governor.
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