On Wednesday, the Arizona House passed a measure which would offer further protection for the religious liberties of state citizens.
Senate Bill 1178, which passed the Arizona House of Representatives on Wednesday with a 32-24 vote along party lines and reportedly with little debate, seeks to strengthen the language of the already existing Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
The bill seeks to strengthen religious freedom in the state in several ways, predominately by giving all denominations the ability to file a lawsuit over an "impending" religious liberty violation, as opposed to a violation which has already taken place.
Additionally, the bill "expands the definition of exercise of religion to specifically include both the practice and observance of religion."
Those supporting the bill argue that its strict language is necessary to protect the religious freedoms of Arizona citizens. Read more
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