6239-S AMS BENT S4462.1

SSB 6239  - S AMD18
     By Senators Benton, Zarelli

ADOPTED 02/01/2012

     On page 3, after line 5, insert the following:
     "(5) No religiously affiliated educational institution shall be required to provide accommodations, facilities, advantages, privileges, service, or goods related to the solemnization or celebration of a marriage, including a use of any campus chapel or church. A religiously affiliated educational institution shall be immune from a civil claim or cause of action, including a claim pursuant to chapter 49.60 RCW, based on its refusal to provide accommodations, facilities, advantages, privileges, service, or goods related to the solemnization or celebration of a marriage under this subsection shall be immune for civil claim or cause of action, including a claim pursuant to chapter 49.60 RCW."

EFFECT:  States that religious based educational institutions shall not be required to provide accommodations, facilities, advantages, privileges, service, or goods related to the solemnization or celebration of a marriage. Provides protections against lawsuits.

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