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OK HB1887
OK HB1887Officers; Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act; definitions; religious gatherings; effective date.
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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 officers; amending 51 O.S. 2011, Section 252, which relates to the Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act; modifying definition; amending 51 O.S. 2011, Section 253, which relates to the free exercise of religion; prohibiting any governmental entity from closing any place of worship; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act to modify the definition of "substantially burden" to include prohibiting or limiting religious gatherings. It also prohibits any governmental entity from closing any place of worship, even if it is a general rule issued during a state of emergency. The bill clarifies that such an order would be considered a substantial burden to the free exercise of religion. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House States Rights Hearing (09:00 2/3/2021 ROOM 5S2) (on 02/03/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1887&Session=2200 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1887&Session=2100 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB1887%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20INT/hB/HB1887%20INT.PDF |
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