GLAAD

Since the Georgia House of Representitives gave final passage to House Bill 757, many celebrities, business leaders, and activist organizations have taken to social media to urge Governor Nathan Deal to veto the harmful bill. The NFL has released a statement warning that, if the bill turns into law, Atlanta may not get a future Super Bowl bid. As the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports, Brian McCarthy, an NFL spokesperson released the following statement:

NFL policies emphasize tolerance and inclusiveness, and prohibit discrimination based on age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other improper standard. Whether the laws and regulations of a state and local community are consistent with these policies would be one of many factors NFL owners may use to evaluate potential Super Bowl host sites.

If signed into law, HB757 would give Georgians license to discriminate against LGBT people by allowing any person or faith-based organization to deny services or employment to anyone who conflicts with their “religious beliefs.” Governor Deal, who has previously denounced HB757, will have until May 3rd to make a decision to sign or veto the bill.

Several celebrities and business leaders have joined their voices to call on Governor Deal to veto the bill. 

LGBT support action needed ! #DIscriminatoryLawGeorgia #ShameOnYou @GovernorDeal t.co/nVxXBQVzoc

— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) March 17, 2016

.@GovernorDeal please veto the license to discriminate bill & Why don’t you have laws that make this a #HateCrime??? t.co/KJ3f3biywe

— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) March 17, 2016

Call @GovernorDeal at 404-656-1776 and tell him to say NO to discrimination in #Georgia; Veto #HB757 t.co/9k3s1R2ymK #boycottgeorgia

— Daniel Franzese (@WhatsupDanny) March 17, 2016

— Max Levchin (@mlevchin) March 18, 2016

— Jeremy Stoppelman (@jeremys) March 17, 2016

We oppose discrimination in all forms. @GovernorDeal do the right thing and veto House Bill 757. Proud to be an #LGBTQAlly

— Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) March 18, 2016

.@GovernorDeal do the right thing and Veto House Bill 757. Proud to be an #LGBTQAlly t.co/P7tEpb5BJ4

— Michael Rapino (@rapino99) March 18, 2016

We echo @GovernorDeal‘s recent call for unity & respectfully ask him to maintain this view while considering #HB757. t.co/qqGmahWdjY

— Metro ATL Chamber (@atlchamber) March 17, 2016

GA’s film industry is thriving.Let’s keep it that way.@makesometingood @crankhouseprod @ECG_Productions #gapol #FADA pic.twitter.com/PguJSR59gy

— Georgia Prospers (@GAprospers) March 16, 2016

The economy of Georgia is now in the hands of @GovernorDeal as he considers an anti-gay law. Learn more: @GAprospers pic.twitter.com/zCFsYCqHdJ

— Marc Benioff (@Benioff) March 18, 2016

Twitter & Square oppose discrimination in all forms. @GovernorDeal: do the right thing and VETO House Bill 757. Proud to be an #LGBTQAlly!

— Jack (@jack) March 18, 2016

TAKE ACTION:

Join these voices by signing GLAAD’s petition and tell Governor Nathan Deal to veto Georgia’s “license to discriminate” bill.