§ 51-253. Burden upon free exercise of religion.  


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  • A.  Except as provided in subsection B of this section, no governmental entity shall substantially burden a person’s free exercise of religion even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability.

    B.  No governmental entity shall substantially burden a person’s free exercise of religion unless it demonstrates that application of the burden to the person is:

    1.  Essential to further a compelling governmental interest; and

    2.  The least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.

Added by Laws 2000, c. 272, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2000.