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3/28/2025, 12:49 PMSummary of Bill S 894
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 894
Bill S 894 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill S 894 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 6, 2025. Bill S 894's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 6, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill S 894
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
4Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
21Democrat Cosponsors
20Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 894
Primary Policy Focus
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 894
A bill to amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to protect civil rights and otherwise prevent meaningful harm to third parties, and for other purposes.A bill to amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to protect civil rights and otherwise prevent meaningful harm to third parties, and for other purposes.Comments
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