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Senator Ed Setzler to Hold Press Conference on Religious Freedom Restoration Act

ATLANTA (February 14, 2023) | On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., Senator Ed Setzler (R – Acworth) will hold a press conference on the Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). This bill will exactly mirror federal constitution protections word for word and apply them to state law.

WHO:             Senator Ed Setzler

WHAT:            Press Conference on the Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

WHEN:            Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.      

WHERE:          Senate Press Conference Room 203

Coverdell Legislative Office Building

                         Atlanta, GA 30334

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Sen. Ed Setzler represents the 37th Senate District, which includes parts of Cobb and Bartow County. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-0256 or by email at ed.setzler@senate.ga.gov

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Sen. Shelly Echols Introduces Healthcare Legislation

ATLANTA (February 9, 2023) | Yesterday, Senator Shelly Echols (R – Alto) introduced Senate Bill 109, which would require the Department of Community Health to include continuous glucose monitors as a pharmacy benefit for Medicaid recipients.


“SB 109 aims to expand healthcare access to those who utilize Medicaid and struggle with diabetes,” said Sen. Echols. “I look forward to seeing this bill progress through the Georgia Senate and encourage my Senate colleagues to support this important legislation. Georgians deserve to have easier access to this modern technology as they continue to monitor their glucose levels.”

This legislation also offers guidance as to who is eligible to receive this Medicaid benefit and the stipulations for receiving such a benefit. It is Senator Echols’ first authored bill since her election to the Georgia State Senate in November.


SB 109 has been assigned to the committee on Health and Human Services.

You can read the full text of SB 109 here.

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Sen. Shelly Echols serves as the Chairman of the Committee on Reapportionment and Redistricting. She represents the 49th Senate District which includes Hall County. She can be reached by phone at 404.463.1317 or by email at shelly.echols@senate.ga.gov.

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Sen. Bo Hatchett Introduces Legislation to Ban Purchases of Unauthorized Recyclable Materials

ATLANTA (February 8, 2023) |Senate Floor Leader Senator Bo Hatchett (R – Cornelia) introduced Senate Bill 60, which would make it illegal to purchase or sell detached catalytic converters, used utility wire, or used copper that originates from an unlicensed business. This bill requires an individual or business to be a secondary materials recycler in order to possess a used or detached converter if it is not their own.

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