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AR HB1879

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/9/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kim Hammer

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds Arkansas Code Section 9-11-110 titled "Freedom of choice" to Title 9, Chapter 11, Subchapter 1
  • Permits private businesses, people authorized to solemnize marriages, and religious institutions to refuse services to couples if the marriage violates their religious beliefs
  • Allows covered entities to decline to provide wedding services and supplies based on religious objections
  • Applies to persons, businesses, and religious institutions without specifying enforcement mechanisms or exceptions

Legislative Description

To Permit Private Businesses, Religious Organizations, And Individuals Authorized To Perform Marriages To Exercise Their Right Of Choice When

Last Action

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

3/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/9/2015

Full Bill Text

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