6219-S AMH SHEA MORI 133

SSB 6219 - H AMD 1311

By Representative Shea

NOT ADOPTED 02/28/2018

    On page 3, after line 36, insert the following:

    "(7) The legislature recognizes that every person possesses a fundamental right to exercise their religious beliefs and conscience. No religious or sectarian employer may be required by law or contract in any circumstances to participate in the provision of, or payment for, a service or product described in subsection (1) of this section if they object to so doing for reason of conscience or religion."

    On page 4, after line 28, insert the following:

    "(6) The legislature recognizes that every person possesses a fundamental right to exercise their religious beliefs and conscience. No religious or sectarian employer may be required by law or contract in any circumstances to participate in the provision of, or payment for, a service or product described in subsection (1) of this section if they object to so doing for reason of conscience or religion."

EFFECT:  Recognizes that every person possesses a fundamental right to exercise his or her religious beliefs and conscience.  Protects religious or sectarian employers from being required by law or contract in any circumstances to participate in the provision of, or payment for, a service or product if they object to doing so for reason of conscience or religion. 

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