Dear Georgia Republicans,
We hope this message finds you well. We want to bring your attention to an important piece of legislation, Senate Bill 57, known as the "Freedom of Speech and Belief Act." This bill is designed to protect the constitutional rights of our citizens by prohibiting discrimination in the provision of essential services based on the lawful exercise of those rights.
Key highlights of SB 57 include:
- Protection of Constitutional Rights: The bill ensures that individuals are not denied essential financial and utility services based on their exercise of rights such as speech, association, and religious practice.
- Definitions and Scope: It clearly defines essential services and prohibits the use of social credit scores that could lead to discrimination against our citizens.
- Enforcement Mechanisms: SB 57 provides individuals with the ability to seek damages and hold service providers accountable for violations.
This critical legislation is currently up for a vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee at 2:00 PM today. We urge you to contact the Republican Senators on the Committee and encourage them to vote YES to advance SB 57. Your support is vital in ensuring that our freedoms are upheld and that Georgians can access essential services without fear of discrimination.
Please reach out to the following Republican Senators on the Committee:
Brian Strickland (404) 656-0508
Bill Cowsert: (404) 463-1366
John F. Kennedy: (404) 656-6578
Greg Dolezal: (404) 656-0040
Steve Gooch: (404) 656-9221
Bo Hatchett: (404) 656-7454
Shawn Still: (404) 656-7127
Blake Tillery: (404) 656-5038
Ben Watson: (404) 656-7880
Your voice matters, and together we can protect the rights of our citizens.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
- Georgia Republican Party