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AR HB1211
AR HB1211To Require That Religious Organizations Are Protected During An Emergency; To Declare An Emergency.
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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
02/02/2021
02/02/2021
Crossed Over
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
Passed
02/04/2021
02/04/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
Introduced Session
93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS ARE PROTECTED DURING AN EMERGENCY; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect religious organizations from government interference during a disaster emergency, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. It prohibits the Governor or the State Board of Health from taking discriminatory actions against religious organizations that operate or engage in religious services during a disaster emergency. The bill also establishes that the government must demonstrate a compelling interest and use the least restrictive means to enforce any neutral health, safety, or occupancy requirements on religious organizations. The bill includes an emergency clause, making it immediately effective to ensure the protection of Arkansans' constitutional right to freely exercise their religion.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (24)
Mary Bentley (R)*,
Kim Hammer (R)*,
Sonia Barker (R),
Charles Beckham (R),
Karilyn Brown (R),
Joe Cloud (R),
Brian Evans (R),
Tony Furman (R),
Trent Garner (R),
Jimmy Gazaway (R),
Ben Gilmore (R),
Bart Hester (R),
Ricky Hill (R),
Missy Irvin (R),
Blake Johnson (R),
Robin Lundstrum (R),
Rick McClure (R),
Jon Milligan (R),
Aaron Pilkington (R),
David Ray (R),
Johnny Rye (R),
Brandt Smith (R),
Dan Sullivan (R),
Kendon Underwood (R),
Last Action
Notification that HB1211 is now Act 94 (on 02/10/2021)
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