1523-S.E AMS OBAN KLEI 084

ESHB 1523 - S AMD 729

By Senator O'Ban

NOT ADOPTED 02/27/2018

On page 1, line 8, after "(1)", strike "A", and insert "Except as provided in subsection (4), a"

    On page 1, after line 18, insert the following: "(4) 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, contraceptive services or products required to be covered under section (1) of this section if they object to doing so for reason of conscience or religion."

EFFECT:  Provides that no religious or sectarian employer may be required to provide or pay for contraceptive services or products required to be covered under the bill.

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