Georgia Bill Would Limit Government’s Ability To Enforce Laws Conflicting With Religious Beliefs

A supporter of the bill, Michael Griffin, says it prevents religious individuals from having to ‘participate in or support’ matters that violate their beliefs.

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Abortion rights protesters rally near the Georgia state Capitol at Atlanta. Ben Gray/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP

Lawmakers in Georgia are advancing a bill designed to provide religious individuals and institutions even greater protection from laws that they say violate their beliefs, such as a mandate that requires employers to offer health insurance plans that cover elective abortions. 

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