6239-S AMS BENT S4404.2

SSB 6239  - S AMD17
     By Senators Benton, Zarelli

NOT ADOPTED 02/01/2012

     On page 8, after line 26, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 15   A new section is added to chapter 74.15 RCW to read as follows:
     (1) No religious organization or organization affiliated, controlled, or managed by a religious organization may be required to place children or arrange for the placement of children for adoption by same sex couples or individuals in same sex relationships.
     (2) No court, state agency, or local government may base a decision to penalize, deny a license or renewal of license, withhold benefits from, or refuse to contract with any religious organization or organization affiliated, controlled, or managed by a religious organization, on the refusal of the organization to place children or arrange for the placement of children for adoption by same sex couples or individuals in same sex relationships.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 16   A new section is added to chapter 74.13 RCW to read as follows:
     (1) No religious organization or organization affiliated, controlled, or managed by a religious organization may be required to place children or arrange for the placement of children with same sex couples or individuals in same sex relationships.
     (2) No court, state agency, or local government may base a decision to penalize, deny a license or renewal of license, withhold benefits from, or refuse to contract with any religious organization or organization affiliated, controlled, or managed by a religious organization, on the refusal of the organization to place children or arrange for the placement of children with same sex couples or individuals in same sex relationships."

     Renumber the remaining section consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

SSB 6239  - S AMD
     By Senators Benton, Zarelli

NOT ADOPTED 02/01/2012

     On page 1, line 6 of the title, after "26.60 RCW;" insert "adding a new section to chapter 74.15 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 74.13 RCW;"

EFFECT:  Provides that religious-based child placement agencies may not be required to place or arrange for the placement of children with same sex couples or individuals in same sex relationships. Protects religious-based child placement agencies from adverse action of governmental entities that are based on the agency's decision not to place children with same sex couples or persons in same sex relationships.

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