27-33-104. Definitions
27-33-104. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply: (1) ”Compelling governmental interest” means a governmental interest of the highest order that cannot otherwise be achieved without burdening the exercise of religion. (2) ”Exercise of religion” means the practice or observance of religion. The term includes but is not limited to the ability to act or […]
27-33-105. Free exercise of religion protected
27-33-105. Free exercise of religion protected. (1) State action may not substantially burden a person’s right to the exercise of religion, even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, unless it is demonstrated that applying the burden to that person’s exercise of religion: (a) is essential to further a compelling governmental interest; and (b) is […]
27-33-101. Short title
27-33-101. Short title. This part may be cited as the “Montana Religious Freedom Restoration Act”. History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 276, L. 2021.
27-33-102. Legislative findings
27-33-102. Legislative findings. The legislature finds that: (1) the framers of the United States constitution, recognizing free exercise of religion as an unalienable right, secured its protection in the first amendment to the United States constitution; (2) the framers of the Montana constitution, recognizing free exercise of religion as a fundamental right, secured its protection in the Montana […]
27-33-103. Purpose
27-33-103. Purpose. The purpose of this part is: (1) to restore the compelling governmental interest test and to guarantee its application in all cases in which the exercise of religion is substantially burdened by state action; and (2) to provide a claim or defense to a person or persons whose exercise of religion is substantially burdened by state […]