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Honoring LGBTQ+ Struggle in Georgia and Call for Equality

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution honors the historical struggle, sacrifice, and triumph of the LGBTQ+ community in Georgia. It highlights the need for further work to ensure full equality and liberty for all LGBTQ+ individuals in Georgia and across the United States, noting the absence of state-level anti-discrimination laws.
Key points
The resolution acknowledges the historical persecution and discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Georgia, including past laws criminalizing same-sex relations.
It highlights key milestones in Georgia's LGBTQ+ rights movement, such as the first Pride parade, the opening of support organizations, and landmark court rulings.
It points out that despite progress, Georgia still lacks state laws protecting LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination in many areas of life, such as housing or healthcare.
It calls for continued legislative efforts to guarantee full equality and liberty for all LGBTQ+ individuals.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_508
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]
Process start date: 2023-06-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Honoring the struggle, sacrifice, and triumph of the LGBTQ+ movement in Georgia.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_508.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The resolution acknowledges the historical persecution and discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Georgia, including past laws criminalizing same-sex relations.
  • It highlights key milestones in Georgia's LGBTQ+ rights movement, such as the first Pride parade, the opening of support organizations, and landmark court rulings.
  • It points out that despite progress, Georgia still lacks state laws protecting LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination in many areas of life, such as housing or healthcare.
  • It calls for continued legislative efforts to guarantee full equality and liberty for all LGBTQ+ individuals.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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