Kentucky Religious Freedom Bill: Lawmakers Override Steve Beshear’s Veto

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky lawmakers have voted to override the governor’s veto of a bill intended to better protect legal claims of religious freedom.

The law will give stronger legal standing to people in court who claim the government burdened their ability to practice their religion. The legislation protects “sincerely held religious beliefs” from infringement unless there is “a compelling governmental interest.” The courts will still consider and rule on each matter.

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