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UPDATE! SB 542 is on its way to Governor Kemp's Desk!

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Latest updates on Clergy Law Reform | SB 542

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3/31/26 | Hoodline:
Spiritual Predator Crackdown: Georgia Sends Clergy Sex Abuse Bill To Kemp

Latest News

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3/30/26 | Fox 5: Georgia Clergy Sexual Abuse Bill Passes Unanimously

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3/30/26 | Bishop Accountability:
Georgia Clergy Sexual Abuse Bill Passes Unanimously

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4/1/26 | The Advance:
Protecting Trust and Strengthening Accountability

3/25/26 | The Roys Report: Georgia bill criminalizing clergy abuse passes after testimony from Truett McConnell survivor

3/24/26 | WSB Radio: Clergy convicted of abuse could face tougher penalties under new Georgia law

3/23/26 | Now Georgia: Clergy abuse bill passes after testimony from Truett McConnell survivor

3/22/26 | Baptist News Global: Clergy sexual abuse survivors tell their stories in Georgia

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2/26/26 | Ministry Watch: GA Senate Committee Unanimously Advances Bill Addressing Clergy Sexual Abuse

2/26/26 | The Roy's Report: Georgia Senate Panel Advances Clergy Abuse Bill After Survivor Swinson's Testimony

2/26/26 | The Baptist Press: Georgia Baptist Back Bill That Would Criminalize Improper Sexual Conduct From Clergy.

2/26/26 | The Christian Index: Georgia Baptist Back Bill That Would Criminalize Improper Sexual Conduct From Clergy.

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2/26/26 | Press Release: SB 542: Georgia Senate Judiciary Committee Unanimously Advances SB 542 Addressing Clergy Sexual Abuse

2/23/26 | Anglican.Ink : Proposed Georgia Bill To Allow Prosecution Of Clergy For Sexual Offenses When They Exploit Their Spiritual Authority

2/23/26 | The Roy's Report: Georgia Senators Introduce Bill To Criminalize Clergy Sexual Exploitation

2/23/26 | The Georgia Sun: Proposed Georgia Law Would Treat Clergy The Same As Teachers When It Comes To Sex Crimes

2/23/26 | AJC: Bill To Criminalize Clergy Sexual Misconduct In Georgia Gains Momentum

2/23/26 | WGTJ Radio 97.5 : Fallout From TMU Sex Scandal Continues

Press Releases

March 20, 2026

March 19, 2026

Recap: GA House Judiciary Unanimously Advances SB 542

SB 542 Press Release: Georgia House Judiciary Committee to Hold Hearing Today

SB 542 Press Release: Georgia Senate Votes 55–0 to Pass

Clergy Sexual Abuse Accountability Bill

February 23, 2026

SB 542 Press Release: Georgia Senate Judiciary Committee Unanimously Advances SB 542 Addressing Clergy Sexual Abuse

March 6, 2026

February 26, 2026

February 23, 2026

SB 542 Press Release : The Case For Clergy Reform

GEORGIA HOUSE + SENATE HEARINGS + FLOOR VOTES

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3/23/26 | Georgia House Session 168-0 Vote

3/6/26 |
Georgia Senate Session 55-0 Vote

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