Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes state protections for freedom of religion.

Highlights:

• Prohibits any state action from substantially burdening an individual’s exercise of religion unless applying the burden to that individual’s exercise of religion is essential to further a compelling government interest, and is the least restrictive means (Article 1A).

• Authorizes individuals whose exercise of religion has been substantially burdened to assert such violation against the state or political subdivision as a claim or defense in any judicial or adminstrative proceeding (Article 1A).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes state protections for freedom of religion.

Highlights:

• Prohibits any state action from substantially burdening an individual’s exercise of religion unless applying the burden to that individual’s exercise of religion is essential to further a compelling government interest, and is the least restrictive means (Article 1A).

• Authorizes individuals whose exercise of religion has been substantially burdened to assert such violation against the state or political subdivision as a claim or defense in any judicial or adminstrative proceeding (Article 1A).

Full Bill Text