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Bill Title: As enacted, prohibits a government entity from substantially burdening a person's free exercise of religion unless it demonstrates the application of the burden is essential to further a compelling government interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering that interest.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2009-07-07 - Pub. Ch. 573 [HB1598 Detail]

Download: Tennessee-2009-HB1598-Draft.pdf

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