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Senate passes state Religious Freedom Restoration Act after stakeholder changes
Summary
Senate Bill 150, a state-level Religious Freedom Restoration Act that sponsors described as a stakeholder consensus, passed the Utah Senate after floor debate and clarifications about uncodified whereas clauses and the phrase “under color of state law.” Sponsors said the bill codifies strong protections for religious exercise while retaining negotiated safeguards; it passed unanimously and will go to the House.
The Utah Senate passed Second Substitute Senate Bill 150 on the floor after extended discussion of amendments and stakeholder input. Sponsor remarks described the second substitute as a negotiated compromise that incorporates uncodified “whereas” language intended to signal legislative intent and to reassure stakeholders the bill is not intended to undo past compromises on housing or other statutes.
During floor exchanges senators sought clarification about…
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