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OK SB368

OK SB368
Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act; prohibiting governmental declaration of religious institution as nonessential; prohibiting certain closures. Effective date. Emergency.


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Introduced
02/01/2021
In Committee
03/31/2021
Crossed Over
03/15/2021
Passed
04/22/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/26/2021

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; prohibiting governmental declaration of religious institution as nonessential; prohibiting closure or restriction on religious institution under certain circumstances; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act

AI Summary

This bill amends the Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act to prohibit the government from declaring a religious institution or its activities as "nonessential" and from imposing closure or restrictions on religious institutions that are greater than those imposed on private entities facing the same health or security conditions. The bill also sets an effective date of July 1, 2021 and declares an emergency, allowing the bill to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/26/2021 (on 04/26/2021)

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