ID HCR028

Designates January 16 as Religious Freedom Day in Idaho to commemorate the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on January 16, 1786, written by Thomas Jefferson and championed by James Madison.

Affirms Idaho's constitutional guarantee of religious liberty under Section 4, Article I of the Idaho Constitution, which protects the exercise and enjoyment of religious faith and worship.

Declares that no person shall be denied civil or political rights based on religious opinions, required to support any ministry or place of worship, or compelled to pay tithes without consent.

States that religious freedom is a fundamental American and human right that applies equally to people of all religious affiliations and beliefs, with equality as a guiding principle under law.

Calls on judicial decisions, legislation, and public policy-making at all levels of government to be guided by principles of religious liberty and freedom.