Ark. Code § 16-123-402

Current with all legislation passed during the 2023 Regular and First Extraordinary Sessions.

Section 16-123-402 - Legislative intent

It is the intent of the General Assembly:

(1) To restore the compelling interest test as set forth in Sherbert v. Verner, 374 U.S. 398 (1963), and Wisconsin v. Yoder, 406 U.S. 205 (1972) and to guarantee its application in all cases in which free exercise of religion is substantially burdened;

(2) That this subchapter be interpreted consistent with the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993, 42 U.S.C. § 2000bb, federal case law, and federal jurisprudence; and

(3) To provide a claim or defense to persons whose religious exercise is substantially burdened by government.

Ark. Code § 16-123-402

Added by Act 2015, No. 975,§ 1, eff. 4/2/2015.