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Utah Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution – Protection of Religious Rights (HJR 5)
This law was last updated on Dec 6, 2016
Number
HJR 5
Status
Failed to Pass
Proposed
Jan 26, 2015
Sponsors
Primary Sponsors: 1
Total Sponsors: 1
Full Bill Text
HJR 5 is a joint resolution of the Legislature to propose to amend the Utah Constitution to prevent a religious organization, institution, or entity, or individual acting in a role connected with a religious organization, institution, or entity, from being required or compelled to perform, solemnize, execute, or recognize any rite, ceremony, service, or ordinance that the religious organization, institution, or entity determines to be inconsistent with its tenets, doctrines, or beliefs.
The resolution directs the lieutenant governor to submit this proposal to voters.
People
Primary Sponsor
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