Overview

• A revised version of House Bill 30, which defines antisemitism in Georgia law, has received unanimous endorsement from a key Senate committee.
• The bill, initially stalled in 2023, has gained support due to a surge in reported bias incidents against Jewish people in the state and Republican solidarity with Israel in its war with Hamas.
• Opponents fear the bill could be used to shield criticism of Israeli war crimes against Palestinians, leading to protests during the vote.
• The bill has already passed the House and is likely to pass the state Senate and be signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp.
• The Senate committee also advanced Senate Bill 359, which targets the distribution of antisemitic flyers by enhancing sentences for related crimes.