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This bill modifies the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) of 1993 to limit its application in cases where religious beliefs might cause harm to others. Specifically, the bill creates exceptions to RFRA's protections for situations involving discrimination, workplace protections, and access to services. The exceptions would prevent religious beliefs from being used as a defense against laws that protect against discrimination (such as the Civil Rights Act), ensure workplace rights (like minimum wage and leave protections), safeguard children from abuse or exploitation, and guarantee access to healthcare services. The bill also clarifies that RFRA-related litigation can only be brought against the government, not between private parties. Additionally, the bill prevents religious exemptions from being used to deny people equal access to government-provided goods, services, benefits, or accommodations. These changes aim to balance religious freedom with protecting individuals from potential harm or discrimination that might be justified under a broad interpretation of religious liberty.

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