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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 42 - State Affairs and Government » Chapter 42-80.1 - Religious Freedom Restoration Act

Section 42-80.1-1. – Short title.

§ 42-80.1-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known as the “Religious Freedom Restoration Act”. History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 230, § 1.

Section 42-80.1-2. – Definitions.

§ 42-80.1-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter:“Governmental authority” means any department, agency, commission, committee, board, council, bureau or authority or any subdivision of state or municipal government. History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 230, § 1.

Section 42-80.1-3. – Religious freedom protected.

§ 42-80.1-3. Religious freedom protected. (a) Except as provided for in subsection (b), a governmental authority may not restrict a person’s free exercise of religion. (b) A governmental authority may restrict a person’s free exercise of religion only if: (1) The restriction is in the form of a rule of general applicability, and does not […]

Section 42-80.1-4. – Remedies.

§ 42-80.1-4. Remedies. In any civil action alleging a violation of this chapter, the court may: (1) Afford injunctive and declaratory relief against any governmental authority which commits a proposes to commit a violation of this chapter, and; (2) Award a prevailing plaintiff damages. History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 230, § 1.