Governor Nathan Deal has vetoed the US state of Atlanta’s HB 757 bill, that would have enabled business to deny services to LGBT people. A significant number of firms in the entertainment and technology fields were vocal in opposing the bill. Companies such as Coca-Cola and Home Depot, and other businesses based in the state, also condemned the proposed legislation. The National Football League stated that the bill might prevent Georgia from hosting the Super Bowl in the future. Governor Deal has denied that such pressure influenced his decision.
Governor Nathan Deal has vetoed the US state of Georgia’s HB 757 bill, that would have enabled business to deny services to LGBT people. A significant number of firms in the entertainment and technology fields were vocal in opposing the bill. Companies such as Coca-Cola and Home Depot, and other businesses based in the state, also condemned the proposed legislation. The National Football League stated that the bill might prevent Atlanta from hosting the Super Bowl in the future. Governor Deal has denied that such pressure influenced his decision.