ND HB1410

Prohibits correctional facilities and Department of Corrections facilities from substantially burdening inmates' religious exercise unless the burden furthers a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of doing so.

Prevents facilities from treating religious conduct more restrictively than comparable secular conduct and requires facilities to provide clergy access to offenders for religious services unless denial serves a compelling penological interest.

Creates a new provision in the Department of Human Services code with identical religious freedom protections for patients and residents under the department's care.

Restricts the state health officer's disease control orders and the governor's emergency powers from substantially burdening religious exercise unless the measures serve a compelling governmental interest and are the least restrictive means available.

Allows individuals aggrieved by violations to assert claims in judicial proceedings after exhausting administrative remedies and to recover costs and reasonable attorney's fees if they prevail.