Georgia lawmakers block all anti-LGBTQ+ bills presented in 2026 legislative session
Georgia Equality blocked all anti-LGBTQ legislation in the 2026 session (Bluesky/georgiaequality.org)
The state of Georgia has successfully shot down every anti-LGBTQ+ bill that was on the docket in the 2026 legislative session, according to Georgia Equality.
Posting to Bluesky on 3 April, the civil rights group shared the news. “After a late night at the Capitol to finish out the 2026 legislative session, we could not be more excited to share that WE DID IT!” the group wrote. “We successfully defeated ALL of the nearly 15 pieces of anti-LGBTQ legislation!”
In a statement, Georgia Equality executive director Jeff Graham said: “This session we stopped every bill targeting LGBTQ Georgians, even in spite of underhanded political manoeuvres deployed over the last few weeks. Thousands of Georgians from over 60 counties came together to successfully defeat every last one.”
According to Erin in the Morning, the bills in question included: HB 54, a home healthcare workers bill that was hijacked by Republicans in an attempt to ban puberty blockers; SB 1, or the Riley Gaines Act, which tried to ban trans student athletes from using the locker rooms that aligned with their gender identity; and SB 74, which would have criminalised librarians that gave minors access to LGBTQ+ books, among others.
“Despite state leadership fixating on restricting LGBTQ+ rights as their core priority over the past years, we made it clear that scapegoating LGBTQ+ Georgians is not a winning political strategy,” Graham’s victorious statement continued.
“Georgians want more than culture war distractions; we deserve solutions addressing healthcare access, cost of living and more affordable housing.”
Graham went on to credit “every Georgian who worked tirelessly to defend our LGBTQ+ loved ones, neighbors, and friends” for the win.
“We believe that the tide is turning not just here in Georgia, but across the country,” he continued. “Georgia Equality will continue to fight to ensure that all Georgians have the right to live and thrive in the state we call home.”
Posting to Facebook on 3 April, Georgia Equality organising manager Noël Heatherland added: “Victory is a great feeling. Thank you to everyone who worked with us to protect LGBTQ+ people during this session.”
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