Bill raising penalties against protestors who block streets in Georgia heads to the governor

By: Maya Homan

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: March 23, 2026

Words: 481

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Georgia lawmakers advanced a bill imposing harsher penalties on protesters who block roads and highways Monday, sending it to the governor’s desk.

It’s a measure that some Republicans claim is necessary to ensure the public’s safety, but many Democrats say they worry the change could enable the government to more easily crack down on free expression. It passed the House Monday in a 96-69 vote that fell largely along party lines.

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