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HB 279 - Prohibits the Government from Impeding Religious Activities - Kentucky Key Vote

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Title: Prohibits the Government from Impeding Religious Activities

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the government from impeding an individual's religiously motivated actions.

NOTE: A SIMPLE MAJORITY IS REQUIRED TO OVERRIDE A GOVERNOR'S VETO.

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Title: Prohibits the Government from Impeding Religious Activities

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the government from impeding an individual's religiously motivated actions.

NOTE: A SIMPLE MAJORITY IS REQUIRED TO OVERRIDE A GOVERNOR'S VETO.

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Title: Prohibits the Government from Impeding Religious Activities

Vetoed by Governor Steve Beshear


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Title: Prohibits the Government from Impeding Religious Activities

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the government from impeding an individual's religiously motivated actions.

Highlights:

  • Prohibits the state government from burdening an individual’s right to act in a manner motivated by religious beliefs unless there is clear and convincing evidence that the government should intervene (Sec. 1).
  • Defines “burden” to include indirect burdens such as withholding benefits, assessing penalties, or excluding from programs or access to facilities (Sec. 1).

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Title: Prohibits the Government from Impeding Religious Activities

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