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03 LC 25 2809
House Bill 37
By: Representatives Ehrhart of the 28th, Westmoreland of the 86th, Keen of the 146th, Mills of the 67th, Post 2 and Porter of the 119th
By: Representatives Ehrhart of the 28th, Westmoreland of the 86th, Keen of the 146th, Mills of the 67th, Post 2 and Porter of the 119th
A BILL TO BE
ENTITLED
AN ACT
AN ACT
To amend Part 1 of Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the
Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for programs
and protection for children, so as to prohibit certain governmental
discrimination against youth organizations; to provide a short title; to repeal
conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
GEORGIA:
SECTION 1.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Defense of
Scouting Act."
SECTION 2.
Part 1 of Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official
Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for programs and
protection for children, is amended by adding a new Code Section 49_5_136 to
read as follows:
"49_5_136.
(a) As used in this Code section, 'youth organization' means any private nonprofit corporation engaged in expressive association, the general mission of which is to instill in young people values including patriotism, adherence to ethical and moral principles, physical health, and mental development through a program of instruction, engagement in outdoor activities, and community service.
(b) Neither the state nor any political subdivision thereof nor any department, agency, authority, or commission of either of them shall deny any youth organization or local chapter or affiliate thereof access to or use of public facilities or eligibility for charitable grants or contributions otherwise authorized by law based upon such organization´s requiring, as a condition of membership or employment, adherence to lawful standards of ethics and morals expressed by the organization."
"49_5_136.
(a) As used in this Code section, 'youth organization' means any private nonprofit corporation engaged in expressive association, the general mission of which is to instill in young people values including patriotism, adherence to ethical and moral principles, physical health, and mental development through a program of instruction, engagement in outdoor activities, and community service.
(b) Neither the state nor any political subdivision thereof nor any department, agency, authority, or commission of either of them shall deny any youth organization or local chapter or affiliate thereof access to or use of public facilities or eligibility for charitable grants or contributions otherwise authorized by law based upon such organization´s requiring, as a condition of membership or employment, adherence to lawful standards of ethics and morals expressed by the organization."
SECTION 3.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are
repealed.