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Introduced
01/25/2023
01/25/2023
In Committee
01/25/2023
01/25/2023
Crossed Over
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
Passed
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/01/2023
05/01/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to forbid excessive government limitations on exercise of religion and creates the Equal Protection for Religion Act.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Equal Protection for Religion Act, aims to forbid excessive government limitations on the exercise of religion. It establishes that the state cannot substantially burden a person's exercise of religion unless it is essential to further a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of doing so. The bill also prohibits the state from treating religious conduct more restrictively than comparable conduct due to alleged economic need or benefit. Individuals whose exercise of religion has been substantially burdened can assert this violation as a claim or defense in judicial or administrative proceedings, with relief limited to injunctive or declaratory relief and reimbursement of costs and attorney fees.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Jonathan Pinson (R)*,
Adam Burkhammer (R),
Kathie Crouse (R),
Tom Fast (R),
Geoff Foster (R),
Todd Kirby (R),
Phil Mallow (R),
Robbie Martin (R),
Chris Pritt (R),
Bill Ridenour (R),
Evan Worrell (R),
Last Action
Chapter 295, Acts, Regular Session, 2023 (on 05/01/2023)
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