Do No Harm Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Bill 119 s 894, also known as the Religious Freedom Restoration Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the existing Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 in order to protect civil rights and prevent harm to third parties. The bill seeks to strike a balance between religious freedom and the rights of individuals who may be affected by religious practices.

The main purpose of the bill is to ensure that religious freedom is not used as a justification for discrimination or harm to others. It aims to clarify that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act does not override laws that protect civil rights, such as those prohibiting discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or other factors.

The bill also includes provisions to prevent harm to third parties, such as ensuring that religious exemptions do not infringe on the rights of others or cause harm to public health and safety. It seeks to establish a framework for evaluating claims of religious freedom to ensure that they do not result in harm to individuals or society as a whole. Overall, Bill 119 s 894 is aimed at striking a balance between religious freedom and the protection of civil rights. It seeks to prevent the misuse of religious freedom as a justification for discrimination or harm to others, while still allowing individuals to practice their faith in a way that does not infringe on the rights of others.