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OK HB2677

Bill

Status

Failed

3/19/2012

Primary Sponsor

Rob Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state higher educational institutions from denying religious student groups any benefits available to other student groups based on the group's religious leadership or conduct standards.

  • Defines "benefits" to include recognition, registration, use of facilities, communication channels, and funding sources available to student groups.

  • Applies to institutions within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education and their student governments.

  • Allows affected student groups or members to enforce the law through private lawsuits seeking damages, declaratory judgment, and/or injunctive relief.

  • Effective date: November 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Schools; prohibiting state educational institutions from denying a religious student group from any benefit available to any other student group; effective date.

Education - Higher

Last Action

Failed in Committee - Education

3/19/2012

Committee Referrals

Higher Education and Career Tech2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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