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NJ SCR107
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Holzapfel
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AI Summary
- Urges the Governor of New Jersey to protect religious liberty during any declared state of emergency
- Cites COVID-19 executive orders from March 2020 that restricted churches and houses of worship from holding in-person services while allowing secular businesses like grocery stores, pharmacies, and liquor stores to remain open as "essential"
- References U.S. Supreme Court rulings that found similar COVID-19 religious gathering restrictions in California, Colorado, and New York violated First Amendment protections
- Asserts that houses of worship provide essential public services including food pantries, shelters, and community support that were particularly needed during the pandemic
- Non-binding concurrent resolution sponsored by Senator James W. Holzapfel (District 10) that would be transmitted to the Governor and Lieutenant Governor upon passage
Legislative Description
Urges Governor to protect religious liberty during declared state of emergency.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
3/2/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation3/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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