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IN SB0101

IN SB0101
Religious freedom restoration. Prohibits a governmental entity from substantially burdening a person's exercise of religion, even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, unless the governmental entity can demonstrate that the burden: (1) is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest; and (2) is the least restrictive means of furthering the compelling governmental interest. Provides a procedure for remedying a violation. Specifies that the religious freedom law appli


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Introduced
01/06/2015
In Committee
03/16/2015
Crossed Over
02/25/2015
Passed
03/23/2015
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/26/2015

Introduced Session

2015 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Religious freedom restoration. Prohibits a governmental entity from substantially burdening a person's exercise of religion, even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, unless the governmental entity can demonstrate that the burden: (1) is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest; and (2) is the least restrictive means of furthering the compelling governmental interest. Provides a procedure for remedying a violation. Specifies that the religious freedom law applies to the implementation or application of a law regardless of whether the state or any other governmental entity or official is a party to a proceeding implementing or applying

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (37)

Last Action

Public Law 3 (on 03/26/2015)

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