Bill > HF2209

This bill, known as the "Religious Freedom Restoration Act," aims to restore the "compelling interest test" from previous Supreme Court rulings and apply it to all cases where the free exercise of religion is substantially burdened by state action. The bill provides a claim or defense for individuals whose religious exercise is substantially burdened, and it applies to all state and local laws, regardless of when they were adopted. The bill exempts the Department of Corrections, district departments of correctional services, county jails, and other detention facilities from its provisions. The bill is deemed to be of immediate importance and takes effect upon enactment.