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Senate Committee of the Whole approves state Religious Freedom Restoration Act after debate
Summary
A state-level Religious Freedom Restoration Act (HB 207) passed the Committee of the Whole following extended debate about scope, application to non-traditional religions and ties to the Wyoming Constitution’s free-exercise guarantees.
The Wyoming Senate Committee of the Whole on Feb. 27 voted to recommend passage of House Bill 207, a state Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) that would require courts to apply a strict scrutiny standard when state action substantially burdens religious exercise.
Senator Craig (sponsor) framed the bill as a procedural change to ensure courts apply the highest legal standard for free exercise claims, aligning state law with the federal RFRA’s…
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