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OK HB1887

OK HB1887
Officers; Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act; definitions; religious gatherings; effective date.


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Introduced
02/01/2021
In Committee
02/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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