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OK · SB499FLOOR · 1 COSPONSOR

Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act; providing certain closures be deemed substantial burden; prohibiting certain restriction of access. Effective date.

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This bill amends the Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act to specify that closing places of worship during an emergency is a substantial burden on religious freedom. It also prohibits governmental entities from declaring religious institutions nonessential or restricting their access more than other private entities facing similar health or security conditions. If passed, these changes would take effect on November 1, 2025.

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