Urges Governor to protect religious liberty during declared state of emergency.

The bill urges Governor Murphy to protect religious liberty during a declared state of emergency, citing concerns that COVID-19 restrictions on religious gatherings violated the First Amendment. It highlights that houses of worship were not deemed "essential" despite providing significant public services. The resolution notes that the Supreme Court found similar restrictions in other states to be unconstitutional and urges the Governor to ensure religious freedom is protected.

Urges Governor to protect religious liberty during declared state of emergency.

The bill urges Governor Murphy to protect religious liberty during a declared state of emergency, citing concerns that COVID-19 restrictions on religious gatherings violated the First Amendment. It highlights that houses of worship were not deemed "essential" despite providing significant public services. The resolution notes that the Supreme Court found similar restrictions in other states to be unconstitutional and urges the Governor to ensure religious freedom is protected.