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As of March 2021, there have not been any recent changes or updates to Ohio’s religious freedom laws. The most recent bill related to religious freedom was introduced in 2019 and did not pass. However, the state does have a Religious Freedom Restoration Act that was signed into law in 2016, which provides protection for individuals and organizations to exercise their religion without ...
Apr 8, 2022 · Ohioans are entitled to worship without disruption, period.” Under the bill, individuals who prevent or interfere with any meeting of religious worship, or make an offensive gesture or display which disturbs the group can be charged with a first degree misdemeanor, a large increase from the fourth degree misdemeanor written in current law.
All men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own conscience. No person shall be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or maintain any form of worship, against his consent; and no preference shall be given, by law, to any religious society; nor shall any interference with the rights of conscience be permitted.
May 18, 2021 · Guest Columnists. Religious and civil liberties are in grave danger in the state of Ohio. As people of conscience and people of faith, we cannot stay silent in the face of the worst existential ...
May 19, 2014 · HB 376 - Ohio Religious Freedom Restoration Act (2013-2014) HB 376, also known as the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), substantially expands opportunities for an individual to file a lawsuit if they feel that their exercise of religion has been burdened or is likely to be burdened by any state or local action, law, or administrative rule.
Jun 10, 2021 · The following statement is from Aaron Baer, the President of Center for Christian Virtue, Ohio's largest Christian public policy organization formerly known as Citizens for Community Values. "The Ohio Senate has passed a budget that protects life, safeguards religious conscience, and significantly expands educational opportunities for Ohio families.
All men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own conscience. No person shall be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or maintain any form of worship, against his consent; and no preference shall be given, by law, to any
