42 USC 2000bb-1 - Free exercise of religion protected

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 2000bb–1.

Free exercise of religion protected

(a)

In general

(b)

Exception

Government may substantially burden a person’s exercise of religion only if it demonstrates that application of the burden to the person—

(1)

is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest; and

(2)

is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.

(c)

Judicial relief

(Pub. L. 103–141, § 3, Nov. 16, 1993, 107 Stat. 1488.)

cite as: 42 USC 2000bb-1