Governor Brian Kemp Signs Religious Liberty Bill

Recently, Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed Senate Bill (SB) 36, also known as the Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The bill provides the preservation of religious freedom by revising several provisions and repealing conflicting laws. 

Essentially, the bill prevents the government from substantially burdening a person’s religious exercise. In order to restrict such exercise, the government has to demonstrate a compelling interest and use minimal means. 

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The Fuzzy Peach is written by Javier Manjarres and Jackson Bakich.