The ACLU opposes a bill at the state legislature that would help protect religious freedom and rights of conscience in Arkansas.
H.B. 1615 by Rep. Robin Lundstrum (R — Elm Springs) and Sen. Gary Stubblefield (R — Branch) makes important clarifications to the state Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
The bill amends state law to add important language that would help prevent the government from burdening the free exercise of religion.
H.B. 1615 helps prohibit religious discrimination against individuals, business owners, and organizations that want to follow their deeply held religious convictions.
Christian-owned wedding venues, bakeries, photography studios, and florist shops have come under fire in state and federal court in recent years. That is why it is so important for our laws to protect religious liberty.
If passed, H.B. 1615 would provide Arkansans with some of the best religious freedom protections in the nation.
Family Council is pleased to support this good bill.
The House Judiciary Committee could vote on H.B 1615 this week.
