Georgia Hate Crimes Law
Gender identity protected? No
No provision of Georgia law explicitly addresses violence based on gender identity. There was a state law that specified, “it is the right of every person to be secure and protected from fear, intimidation, and physical harm caused by the activities of violent groups and individuals." However, this law was struck down by the state Supreme Court in 2004. Botts v. State, 278 Ga. 538 (Ga. 2004).
Sexual orientation protected? No
No provision of Georgia state law explicitly addresses violence based on sexual orientation. There was a state law that specified, “it is the right of every person to be secure and protected from fear, intimidation, and physical harm caused by the activities of violent groups and individuals." However, this law was struck down by the state Supreme Court in 2004. Botts v. State, 278 Ga. 538 (Ga. 2004).
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Last Updated: 10/3/2008