Senate Bill 629: West Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration Act

Sponsors:
Barnes, Foster, Oliverio, Green, Prezioso, Edgell, Love, Bailey, Unger, Minard, Kessler, Hunter,

Summary:
This bill would prohibit the government of West Virginia from substantially burdening a person’s exercise of religion, except in situations where the burden is essential to furthering a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering that interest.

Status:

2/11/2008		To Judiciary then Finance
2/11/2008		Filed for introduction

This bill failed to exit the committee of origin and is now dead.

HSLDA's Position:
Support!

Action Requested:
No action is requested at this time.

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