State Government; consider the definition of hinduphobia provided for in this Act to apply to laws and regulations; require certain agencies

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 int…

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 4, 2025

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  Requires certain agencies to consider the definition of hinduphobia when applying laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of religion. Authorizes fact finders in criminal cases to consider hinduphobia when determining guilt.

  “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”· Section 1

  “authorize fact finders in certain criminal cases to consider hinduphobia when determining whether a defendant int”· Section 1