Press Release: Gov. Deal Vetoes License to Discriminate Bill
Governor rejects HB 757 following historic national backlash against discriminatory bill
ATLANTA – Governor Deal announced this morning that he intends to veto HB 757, the License to Discriminate legislation which rocketed to national infamy as businesses, the entertainment industry, professional sports leagues, religious and civil rights leaders, conservatives, legal experts and many others spoke out against the proposed bill.
URGENT: Contact your legislator NOW, HB 757 to receive House vote today!
We just received word that the State House of Representatives will be voting today on HB 757. As you’ve heard over the past several weeks, this bill stands to cause harm to so many of our friends and family and must be stopped.
We knew the fight against this bill was far from over, and the outcome of today’s vote depends on you!
Advocacy, Advocacy, Advocacy — The March 2016 Compass
Georgia Senate advance FADA
The Senate Rules Committee advanced the so-called First Amendment Defense Act (FADA). Now, this mean-spirited bill aiming to write discrimination against same-sex couples into Georgia law moves to the Senate floor, where it could be voted on at any moment.
Media Coverage –
http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/georgia-senate-panel-merges-religious-liberty-bill/nqRHm/#cfb91eee.3828699.736010
There’s no time to waste. Tell your Senator: No more. Reject the First Amendment Defense Act and end the onslaught of attacks on LGBT Georgians.