The Georgian Parliament has adopted the legislative package “On Family Values and Protection of Minors” in its third reading, securing 84 votes in favour. The bill was presented by Rati Ionatamishvili, the chair of the Human Rights Protection and Civil Integration Committee.

The newly adopted law addresses several critical areas, including marriage, adoption, foster care, medical procedures that alter biological sex, the designation of gender on official documents, and education. It also regulates matters related to public demonstrations and labour relations and introduces enforcement mechanisms to ensure the effective implementation of the law.

Furthermore, the bill establishes May 17 as a day dedicated to the sanctity of the family and respect for parents.

The law defines marriage as a voluntary union between two individuals of different biological sexes for family creation. It explicitly prohibits the recognition or registration of any other type of union as marriage under Georgian law.

The Georgian Dream faction introduced this legislative package on June 4.