Utah governor signs critical religious freedom bill

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Greg Chafuen regarding Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s signing Thursday of SB 150, a bill that ensures that Utahans are free to live and work according to their faith without fear of unjust government punishment:

“Citizens shouldn’t be left defenseless when their government attempts to burden their ability to live and worship according to their faith. This law provides a sensible balancing test for courts to use when reviewing government policies that infringe upon the religious freedom rights of Utahans. The law doesn’t determine who will win every disagreement, but it does ensure that every Utahan—regardless of their religious creed or political power—receives a fair hearing when government action forces a person to violate his or her religious beliefs. We commend the Utah Legislature and Gov. Cox for enacting this important legislation and setting the stage to ensure that freedom of religion is protected for everyone. Utah joins 25 other states in guaranteeing that Utahans of all faiths can seek relief from oppressive state action.”

• Pronunciation guide: Chafuen (CHAFF’-wen)

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