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House adopts Religious Freedom Protection Act after committee consideration
Summary
The House adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 75, described by supporters as a statutory reaffirmation of First Amendment protections for religious exercise during emergencies; debate centered on local control, emergency exceptions and constitutional redundancy.
Representative (Jasper County) introduced House Bill 75, the Missouri Religious Freedom Protection Act, saying the measure "solidifies the constitutional guarantee of the religious freedom, ensuring that no future emergency can be used as a justification to infringe upon these fundamental rights." She told the House the intent was to prevent government officials from singling out religious gatherings during emergencies.
Supporters argued the bill protects constitutionally guaranteed worship…
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