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OK SB235
OK SB235Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act; declaring certain school policies to substantially burden free exercise of religion of a student. Effective date.
summary
Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
02/02/2021
02/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2022
05/27/2022
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act; amending 51 O.S. 2011, Section 253, which relates to burden upon free exercise of religion; declaring certain school policies to substantially burden the free exercise of religion of a student; defining term; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act to declare that a school policy prohibiting a student from wearing tribal regalia during a high school graduation ceremony, if the conduct is motivated by the student's religious beliefs, shall be deemed to substantially burden the student's free exercise of religion. The bill further specifies that a "compelling governmental interest" does not include such a school policy if the interest is primarily for aesthetic uniformity. The bill is effective November 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary (on 02/02/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb235&Session=2200 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb235&Session=2100 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SB235 INT FI | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/impact%20statements/fiscal/senate/SB235%20INT%20FI.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB235%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20INT/SB/SB235%20INT.PDF |
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