Georgia HR1702: General Assembly; protection of constitutional conscience, rule of law, and lawful exercise of conscientious objection; urge

What the bill says

A resolution Urging for the protection of constitutional conscience, the rule of law, and the lawful exercise of conscientious objection; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Urging for the protection of constitutional conscience, the rule of law, and the lawful exercise of conscientious objection; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, this resolution shall be known and may be cited as "The Constitutional Conscience Objectors and Guardians of the Rule of Law Resolution"; and WHEREAS, the United States Constitution establishes the rule of law as the foundation of our democratic republic, ensuring that government actions are accountable to constitutional limits; and WHEREAS, members of the United States Armed Forces swear an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; and WHEREAS, the First Amendment protects freedom of religion, freedom of conscience, and the right of individuals to have deeply held moral, ethical, or religious beliefs; and WHEREAS, the longstanding American tradition of conscientious objection recognizes that individuals may lawfully decline participation in war when their deeply held beliefs prohibit them from bearing arms or participating in armed conflict; and H. R. 1702 LC 112 3915 WHEREAS, historically, conscientious objection has been recognized for individuals whose beliefs arise from religious traditions promoting peace, including but not limited to the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), Mennonites, and the Church of the Brethren; and WHEREAS, modern interpretations of conscientious objection within the United States recognize that such objections may also …

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Sponsors

• Viola Davis (D, 87) · primary sponsor
• Sandra Scott (D, 76)
• Eric Bell (D)
• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
• Floyd Griffin (D, 149)

Latest actions

1. March 19, 2026: House Second Readers
2. March 18, 2026: House First Readers
3. March 16, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR1702?

HR1702 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): General Assembly; protection of constitutional conscience, rule of law, and lawful exercise of conscientious objection; urge.

What does HR1702 do?

In its own words: A resolution Urging for the protection of constitutional conscience, the rule of law, and the lawful exercise of conscientious objection; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR1702?

In committee as of March 19, 2026. Latest action: House Second Readers (March 19, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1702?

Viola Davis (D, 87), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1702?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74106