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HB 1124

State government; require certain agencies to consider definition of hinduphobia to apply to laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stacey Evans and 1 co-sponsor

Georgia bill requiring state agencies to recognize and apply "hinduphobia" definitions when enforcing existing anti-discrimination laws protecting religion.

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Bill Summary · HB 1124

Legislative bill overview

HB 1124 requires certain Georgia state agencies to consider and apply a definition of "hinduphobia" when enforcing laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin. The bill directs state government to recognize anti-Hindu discrimination as a protected category under existing civil rights frameworks.

Why is this important

This bill addresses whether Hindu individuals and communities receive legal protection against religious discrimination under Georgia's existing civil rights laws. If passed, it could expand how state agencies interpret and enforce anti-discrimination statutes, potentially creating new avenues for legal remedies in cases of religiously-motivated discrimination.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition clarity: The bill references "certain agencies" and a definition of hinduphobia without specifying either clearly, leaving ambiguity about scope and enforcement mechanisms
  • Existing protections: Georgia law already prohibits discrimination based on religion generally; this raises questions about whether a religion-specific approach duplicates protections or creates unequal treatment
  • Precedent concerns: Some may argue this approach could lead to similar bills for other religions, creating a patchwork system rather than uniform civil rights protections

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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