Georgia Becomes First U.S. State to Introduce Bill Recognizing Hinduphobia
In a historic move, Georgia has become the first state in the United States to introduce a bill that formally recognizes Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu discrimination. The bill, SB 375, was presented to the Georgia General Assembly on April 4, 2025, with bipartisan support from state senators Shawn Still, Clint Dixon (Republicans), and Jason Esteves, Emanuel Jones (Democrats). If passed, the legislation will update Georgia’s penal code to define Hinduphobia as a “set of antagonistic, destructive, and derogatory attitudes and behaviors towards Hinduism.” It will also mandate state and local law enforcement to consider Hinduphobia while investigating hate crimes and potential discrimination cases.a
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- 15 Apr 2025
- WerIndia
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