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Missouri Pastor Protection Act (HB 2000)
This law was last updated on Sep 12, 2016
Number
HB 2000
Status
Failed to Pass
Proposed
Jan 6, 2016
Sponsors
Primary Sponsors: 1
Total Sponsors: 1
Full Bill Text
HB 2000 would allow any licensed and ordained member of the clergy who is authorized to solemnize marriages under Missouri law to refuse to solemnize a marriage if the solemnization of such marriage is contrary to the religious beliefs or sincerely held moral convictions of such person.
The First Amendment already covers the right of religious organizations to refuse to perform marriages that conflict with their religious beliefs.
STATUS
Similar to HB 2040 and HB 2730.
People
Primary Sponsor
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