SB591

Offenses Against Public Order; the disruption of a religious service; prohibit

Final Passage·4/10/26

Georgia SB591 prohibits disruption of religious services, funerals, and memorial services.

Georgia SB591 amends the state's code to prohibit disruptions at religious services, funerals, and memorial services. It bans loud, threatening language, blocking access, and public assemblies within 500 feet of the service location. Violators face misdemeanor charges, escalating to aggravated misdemeanors for disruptions at military funerals. The law aims to protect the peace of these services.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 128–39 · Apr 10
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
17
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

128 Yea

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39 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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7 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24

9:30 AM

House Judiciary Non-civil

Mar 2

4:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee

History

Apr 10

Senate

Senate Sent to Governor

Mar 31

House

House Third Readers

Mar 31

House

House Passed/Adopted