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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 84(R)

Senate Bill 2065

Senate Author:  Estes et al.

Effective:  6-11-15

House Sponsor:  Sanford et al.


            Senate Bill 2065 amends the Family Code to prohibit certain religious organizations and individuals from being required to solemnize any marriage or provide services, accommodations, facilities, goods, or privileges for a purpose related to the solemnization, formation, or celebration of any marriage if the action would cause the organization or individual to violate a sincerely held religious belief and to provide for legal protection against discrimination for an organization that or individual who exercises this right.