SB 57 — "Freedom of Speech and Belief Act"; enact
Last action — Senate Lost
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
Low chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.
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Prognosis
Stalled
22% · moderate confidence
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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13 sponsors
1 primary, 12 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (13 R).
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Mixed recorded votes
3 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
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.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Senate Lost
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Senate Third Read
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Senate Read Second Time
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Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
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Senate Read and Referred
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Senate Hopper
Sponsors
- Bo Hatchett · Cosponsor
- Chuck Hufstetler · Cosponsor
- Steve Gooch · Cosponsor
- Russ Goodman · Cosponsor
- Jason Anavitarte · Cosponsor
- Marty Harbin · Cosponsor
- Rick Williams · Cosponsor
- Billy Hickman · Cosponsor
- Max Burns · Cosponsor
- Frank Ginn · Cosponsor
- Brian Strickland · Cosponsor
- Greg Dolezal · Cosponsor
- Blake Tillery · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 234 not signed on · 41 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Blake Tillery Republican
Co-sponsors (12)
- Bo Hatchett Republican
- Chuck Hufstetler Republican
- Steve Gooch Republican
- Russ Goodman Republican Voted No
- Jason Anavitarte Republican
- Marty Harbin Republican Voted No
- Rick Williams Republican Voted No
- Billy Hickman Republican Voted No
- Max Burns Republican Voted No
- Frank Ginn Republican Voted No
- Brian Strickland Republican
- Greg Dolezal Republican Voted No
Not signed on (234)
234 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
Passed
32 Yea
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22 Nay
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2 Other
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 11 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 21 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 32 | 22 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 39% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (56)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Lucas | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Derek Mallow | Democrat | Yea |
| Donzella James | Democrat | Yea |
| Ed Harbison | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Elena Parent | Democrat | Yea |
| Emanuel Jones | Democrat | Yea |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Democrat | Yea |
| Gail Davenport | Democrat | Yea |
| Harold Jones II | Democrat | Yea |
| Jason Esteves | Democrat | Yea |
| Josh McLaurin | Democrat | Yea |
| Kenya Wicks | Democrat | Yea |
| Kim Jackson | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael 'Doc' Rhett | Democrat | Yea |
| Nabilah Parkes | Democrat | Yea |
| Nan Orrock | Democrat | Yea |
| Nikki Merritt | Democrat | Yea |
| RaShaun Kemp | Democrat | Yea |
| Randal Mangham | Democrat | Yea |
| Sally Harrell | Democrat | Yea |
| Sheikh Rahman | Democrat | Yea |
| Sonya Halpern | Democrat | Yea |
| Tonya Anderson | Democrat | Yea |
| Ben Watson | Republican | Nay |
| Bill Cowsert | Republican | Nay |
| Billy Hickman | Republican | Nay |
| Blake Tillery | Republican | Yea |
| Bo Hatchett | Republican | Yea |
| Brandon Beach | Republican | Nay |
| Brian Strickland | Republican | Yea |
| Carden Summers | Republican | Nay |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Payne | Republican | Nay |
| Clint Dixon | Republican | Nay |
| Colton Moore | Republican | Yea |
| Drew Echols | Republican | Nay |
| Ed Setzler | Republican | Yea |
| Frank Ginn | Republican | Nay |
| Greg Dolezal | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Anavitarte | Republican | Yea |
| John Albers | Republican | Nay |
| John F. Kennedy | Republican | Nay |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Republican | Yea |
| Larry Walker, III | Republican | Nay |
| Lee Anderson | Republican | Nay |
| Marty Harbin | Republican | Nay |
| Matt Brass | Republican | Nay |
| Max Burns | Republican | Nay |
| Mike Hodges | Republican | Nay |
| Randy Robertson | Republican | Nay |
| Rick Williams | Republican | Nay |
| Russ Goodman | Republican | Nay |
| Sam Watson | Republican | Nay |
| Shawn Still | Republican | Nay |
| Steve Gooch | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy Bearden | Republican | Yea |
Passed
49 Yea
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7 Nay
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 26 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 49 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 13% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (56)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Lucas | Democrat | Yea |
| Derek Mallow | Democrat | Yea |
| Donzella James | Democrat | Yea |
| Ed Harbison | Democrat | Yea |
| Elena Parent | Democrat | Yea |
| Emanuel Jones | Democrat | Yea |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Democrat | Yea |
| Gail Davenport | Democrat | Yea |
| Harold Jones II | Democrat | Yea |
| Jason Esteves | Democrat | Yea |
| Josh McLaurin | Democrat | Yea |
| Kenya Wicks | Democrat | Yea |
| Kim Jackson | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael 'Doc' Rhett | Democrat | Yea |
| Nabilah Parkes | Democrat | Yea |
| Nan Orrock | Democrat | Yea |
| Nikki Merritt | Democrat | Yea |
| RaShaun Kemp | Democrat | Yea |
| Randal Mangham | Democrat | Yea |
| Sally Harrell | Democrat | Yea |
| Sheikh Rahman | Democrat | Yea |
| Sonya Halpern | Democrat | Yea |
| Tonya Anderson | Democrat | Yea |
| Ben Watson | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Cowsert | Republican | Nay |
| Billy Hickman | Republican | Yea |
| Blake Tillery | Republican | Yea |
| Bo Hatchett | Republican | Yea |
| Brandon Beach | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Strickland | Republican | Yea |
| Carden Summers | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Payne | Republican | Nay |
| Clint Dixon | Republican | Nay |
| Colton Moore | Republican | Nay |
| Drew Echols | Republican | Yea |
| Ed Setzler | Republican | Yea |
| Frank Ginn | Republican | Nay |
| Greg Dolezal | Republican | Nay |
| Jason Anavitarte | Republican | Yea |
| John Albers | Republican | Yea |
| John F. Kennedy | Republican | Yea |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Republican | Yea |
| Larry Walker, III | Republican | Yea |
| Lee Anderson | Republican | Yea |
| Marty Harbin | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Brass | Republican | Nay |
| Max Burns | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Hodges | Republican | Yea |
| Randy Robertson | Republican | Yea |
| Rick Williams | Republican | Yea |
| Russ Goodman | Republican | Yea |
| Sam Watson | Republican | Yea |
| Shawn Still | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Gooch | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy Bearden | Republican | Yea |
Passed
33 Yea
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22 Nay
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1 Other
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 11 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 33 | 22 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 59% | 39% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (56)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| David Lucas | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Derek Mallow | Democrat | Yea |
| Donzella James | Democrat | Yea |
| Ed Harbison | Democrat | Yea |
| Elena Parent | Democrat | Yea |
| Emanuel Jones | Democrat | Yea |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Democrat | Yea |
| Gail Davenport | Democrat | Yea |
| Harold Jones II | Democrat | Yea |
| Jason Esteves | Democrat | Yea |
| Josh McLaurin | Democrat | Yea |
| Kenya Wicks | Democrat | Yea |
| Kim Jackson | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael 'Doc' Rhett | Democrat | Yea |
| Nabilah Parkes | Democrat | Yea |
| Nan Orrock | Democrat | Yea |
| Nikki Merritt | Democrat | Yea |
| RaShaun Kemp | Democrat | Yea |
| Randal Mangham | Democrat | Yea |
| Sally Harrell | Democrat | Yea |
| Sheikh Rahman | Democrat | Yea |
| Sonya Halpern | Democrat | Yea |
| Tonya Anderson | Democrat | Yea |
| Ben Watson | Republican | Nay |
| Bill Cowsert | Republican | Nay |
| Billy Hickman | Republican | Nay |
| Blake Tillery | Republican | Yea |
| Bo Hatchett | Republican | Yea |
| Brandon Beach | Republican | Nay |
| Brian Strickland | Republican | Yea |
| Carden Summers | Republican | Nay |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Payne | Republican | Nay |
| Clint Dixon | Republican | Nay |
| Colton Moore | Republican | Yea |
| Drew Echols | Republican | Nay |
| Ed Setzler | Republican | Yea |
| Frank Ginn | Republican | Nay |
| Greg Dolezal | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Anavitarte | Republican | Yea |
| John Albers | Republican | Nay |
| John F. Kennedy | Republican | Nay |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Republican | Nay |
| Larry Walker, III | Republican | Nay |
| Lee Anderson | Republican | Nay |
| Marty Harbin | Republican | Nay |
| Matt Brass | Republican | Yea |
| Max Burns | Republican | Nay |
| Mike Hodges | Republican | Nay |
| Randy Robertson | Republican | Nay |
| Rick Williams | Republican | Nay |
| Russ Goodman | Republican | Nay |
| Sam Watson | Republican | Nay |
| Shawn Still | Republican | Nay |
| Steve Gooch | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy Bearden | Republican | Yea |
Failed
13 Yea
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43 Nay
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 13 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 23% | 77% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (56)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| David Lucas | Democrat | Nay |
| Derek Mallow | Democrat | Nay |
| Donzella James | Democrat | Nay |
| Ed Harbison | Democrat | Nay |
| Elena Parent | Democrat | Nay |
| Emanuel Jones | Democrat | Nay |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Democrat | Nay |
| Gail Davenport | Democrat | Nay |
| Harold Jones II | Democrat | Nay |
| Jason Esteves | Democrat | Nay |
| Josh McLaurin | Democrat | Nay |
| Kenya Wicks | Democrat | Nay |
| Kim Jackson | Democrat | Nay |
| Michael 'Doc' Rhett | Democrat | Nay |
| Nabilah Parkes | Democrat | Nay |
| Nan Orrock | Democrat | Nay |
| Nikki Merritt | Democrat | Nay |
| RaShaun Kemp | Democrat | Nay |
| Randal Mangham | Democrat | Nay |
| Sally Harrell | Democrat | Nay |
| Sheikh Rahman | Democrat | Nay |
| Sonya Halpern | Democrat | Nay |
| Tonya Anderson | Democrat | Nay |
| Ben Watson | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Cowsert | Republican | Nay |
| Billy Hickman | Republican | Yea |
| Blake Tillery | Republican | Yea |
| Bo Hatchett | Republican | Yea |
| Brandon Beach | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Strickland | Republican | Yea |
| Carden Summers | Republican | Nay |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Payne | Republican | Nay |
| Clint Dixon | Republican | Nay |
| Colton Moore | Republican | Yea |
| Drew Echols | Republican | Nay |
| Ed Setzler | Republican | Yea |
| Frank Ginn | Republican | Nay |
| Greg Dolezal | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Anavitarte | Republican | Yea |
| John Albers | Republican | Nay |
| John F. Kennedy | Republican | Nay |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Republican | Nay |
| Larry Walker, III | Republican | Nay |
| Lee Anderson | Republican | Nay |
| Marty Harbin | Republican | Nay |
| Matt Brass | Republican | Nay |
| Max Burns | Republican | Nay |
| Mike Hodges | Republican | Nay |
| Randy Robertson | Republican | Nay |
| Rick Williams | Republican | Nay |
| Russ Goodman | Republican | Nay |
| Sam Watson | Republican | Nay |
| Shawn Still | Republican | Nay |
| Steve Gooch | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy Bearden | Republican | Yea |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 57 do?
- 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.
- Who sponsors SB 57?
- SB 57 is sponsored by Bo Hatchett (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), and Blake Tillery (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 57?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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