Light Up the Switchboard in Opposition to “Hate Crimes”

HB 426, the “hate crimes” bill, could be voted on by the full House on Thursday, March 7. This very dangerous bill, sponsored by Republican State House member Chuck Efstration (R-Dacula), needs to be stopped in its tracks. Talking Points on HB 426: Violates equal protection by treating some victims as more worthy of protection […]

3-12-18 State Legislative Update – Faith-Based Adoptions and Hate Crimes (Again)

Hate Crimes Legislation is never considered dead until the legislative session is over. And that cannot be truer concerning the resuscitation of the “hate crimes” bill. Last Thursday, in a crafty maneuver, the “hate crimes” bill found new life by placing the “hate crimes” language into SB 373.  The bill passed out of the House […]

State Legislative Update: Adoptions, Hate Crimes, and Religious Freedom

The 2018 legislative session is at its halfway mark, and CWA of Georgia is actively representing you at the State Capitol on issues that are important to you.  I wanted to update you on three issues that we have been working on very closely. Adoption and Foster Care Legislation The House and Senate passed HB […]

Thought Crimes Bills Filed in Georgia Legislature

Three state-level “hate crimes” bills have been filed in the Georgia legislature. HB 660 has been introduced by Rep. Megan Hanson (R-Brookhaven). HB 663 and SB 316 have been introduced by Rep. Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain) and Sen. Lester Jackson (D-Savannah) respectively.  All three bills would add additional punishments for crimes committed against protected classes […]