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'Religious liberties' bill renews a recurring Georgia debate

House Speaker: Proposal a "solution in search of a problem"

In this Feb. 22, 2017 file photo, Sen. Marty Harbin, R-Tyrone argues for engrossment of Senate Bill 233, a religious liberty bill that he sponsored during a legislative session in Atlanta. A ‘religious liberties’ bill that aims to add greater protections for personal beliefs has renewed a recurring debate in Georgia about discrimination and religious freedom. Harbin said Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, his proposal was drafted to mirror a federal law passed in 1993. - photo by Associated Press

In this Feb. 22, 2017 file photo, Sen. Marty Harbin, R-Tyrone argues for engrossment of Senate Bill 233, a religious liberty bill that he sponsored during a legislative session in Atlanta. A ‘religious liberties’ bill that aims to add greater protections for personal beliefs has renewed a recurring debate in Georgia about discrimination and religious freedom. Harbin said Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, his proposal was drafted to mirror a federal law passed in 1993. - photo by Associated Press

ATLANTA — A 'religious liberties' bill that aims to add greater protections for personal beliefs has renewed a recurring debate in Georgia about discrimination and religious freedom.

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