SB499

Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act; providing certain closures be deemed substantial burden; prohibiting certain restriction of access. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB499 amends the Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act to deem certain closures and restrictions as substantial burdens on religious freedom.

Oklahoma SB499 amends the Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act to establish that certain closures and restrictions on religious institutions are considered substantial burdens on religious freedom. The bill specifies that excluding individuals or entities from government participation to further a compelling governmental interest is deemed a substantial burden, even if the rule is generally applicable.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Bergstrom