State government; require certain agencies to consider definition of hinduphobia to apply to laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin

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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 February 4, 2026

Who it affects

Religious minority

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

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Religious minoritydirectModerate impactHigh certainty
Requires certain agencies to consider the definition of hinduphobia when applying laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination based on 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

What the Bill Does

Requires certain state agencies to consider a definition of hinduphobia when enforcing anti-discrimination laws.
Authorizes fact-finders in criminal cases to consider hinduphobia in their determinations.

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