'Religious liberty' bills get hearing in Indiana Senate; Chamber of Commerce opposed
Source: Indianapolis Star
Supporters and opponents of controversial religious freedom legislation squared off for the first time during a lengthy Senate committee hearing Monday.
The legislation would prohibit the government from substantially burdening an individual's exercise of religion unless the government can prove it has a compelling interest in doing so.
During a nearly five-hour hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, supporters testified that such a law is needed to protect the rights of people with strong religious beliefs, including business owners who don't want to provide services for gay weddings or abortion providers.
... Business groups, including the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and engine maker Cummins, also testified against the bills, Senate Bill 101 and Senate Bill 568. They said such a law would complicate the application of workplace rules and send an unwelcoming message that would hurt business recruitment.
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