Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HB830

Introduced
3/27/23  

Caption

Buildings and housing; comprehensive state civil rights law protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment; provide

Impact

The implementation of HB830 would significantly alter the landscape of civil rights protections within the state. By enacting stronger prohibitions against discriminatory practices in essential areas such as housing and employment, the law would empower individuals who believe they have been wronged. This might result in an increase in reported discrimination cases and could lead to greater accountability for organizations and entities that have previously operated with inadequate oversight, thus enhancing civil rights enforcement mechanisms.

Summary

House Bill 830 proposes a comprehensive state civil rights law aimed at providing protection against discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment. The bill seeks to create clearer guidelines that promote equal treatment for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or familial status. This legislation aims to enhance existing state laws by ensuring robust protections that are consistent across various sectors, fostering an environment of inclusion and equality in the state.

Conclusion

As discussions surrounding HB830 continue, the bill stands as a focal point of contention regarding civil rights legislation in the state. The ongoing debate raises crucial questions about the balance between protecting individual rights and maintaining a conducive environment for businesses. Stakeholders await further deliberation and potential amendments that could impact the path forward for civil rights protections within the jurisdiction.

Contention

Despite its intentions, HB830 has sparked debate among lawmakers and advocacy groups. Proponents of the bill argue that the existing protections are insufficient and that a comprehensive civil rights law is necessary to close loopholes and provide concrete recourse for victims of discrimination. However, critics have expressed concerns about the breadth of the bill and its potential implications for businesses. They worry that it might impose burdensome regulations on employers and affect their ability to make employment decisions, resulting in unintended consequences that could hinder economic growth.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA HB679

Buildings and housing; comprehensive state civil rights law protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment; provide

GA SB319

State Civil Rights Law; protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment; provide

GA HB108

Buildings and housing; comprehensive state civil rights law protecting individuals from discrimination; provide

GA HB532

Public accommodations, employment, and housing; prohibited discrimination.

GA HB1083

Provides relative to hair discrimination in education, employment, public accommodations, and housing options

GA SB66

Provides relative to discrimination based on military status in education, employment, public accommodations and housing options. (8/1/25)

GA HB1063

Public accommodations, employment, and housing; prohibited discrimination on the basis of religion.

GA HB41

Provides relative to race and national origin discrimination in education, employment, public accommodations, and housing options

GA HB2739

Antidiscrimination; public accommodations; employment; housing

GA HB2736

Antidiscrimination; public accommodations; employment; housing

Similar Bills

MI HB4327

Civil rights: general discrimination; discrimination because of ethnicity, including discrimination because of Jewish heritage; prohibit under the Elliot-Larsen civil rights act. Amends title & secs. 102, 103, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 209, 210, 301, 302, 302a, 402, 501, 502, 504, 505, 506 & 507 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2102 et seq.).

MI SB0004

Civil rights: general discrimination; sexual orientation and gender identity or expression; include as categories protected under the Elliott-Larsen civil rights act. Amends title & secs. 102, 103, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 209, 301, 302, 302a, 402, 501, 502, 504, 505 & 506 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2102 et seq.).

GA HB679

Buildings and housing; comprehensive state civil rights law protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment; provide

MI HB4548

Civil rights: general discrimination; discrimination because of ethnicity, including discrimination because of Jewish heritage; prohibit under the Elliot-Larsen civil rights act. Amends title & secs. 102, 103, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 209, 210, 301, 302, 302a, 402, 502, 504, 505, 506 & 507 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2102 et seq.).

GA HB108

Buildings and housing; comprehensive state civil rights law protecting individuals from discrimination; provide

MI HB4003

Civil rights: general discrimination; sexual orientation and gender identity or expression; include as categories protected under the Elliott-Larsen civil rights act. Amends title & secs. 102, 103, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 209, 301, 302, 302a, 402, 501, 502, 504, 505 & 506 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2102 et seq.).

GA SB319

State Civil Rights Law; protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment; provide

DE HB55

An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Prohibited Discrimination On The Basis Of Military Status.