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This bill amends existing Utah law to strengthen protections for the free exercise of religion, particularly in relation to government actions. It introduces a new section to the Utah Religious Freedom Restoration Act (Title 63G, Chapter 33) that explicitly allows individuals to seek damages, declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and other legal remedies if a government action substantially burdens their religious freedom, even if the government action is neutral on its face. The bill also clarifies that individuals do not need to exhaust administrative remedies before bringing such claims and outlines specific notice requirements for lawsuits against government entities, with exceptions for ongoing burdens or imminent harm. Additionally, it amends provisions related to governmental immunity to ensure that waivers of immunity do not undermine these religious freedom protections, specifically by adding a waiver of immunity for actions brought under the Utah Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

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