RELEASE: Rep. Jim Nash - Republicans on brink of restoring religious freedom in Minnesota

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ST. PAUL – House Republicans took a major step toward restoring religious freedom which Minnesota Democrats stripped from faith-based organizations last year. The House on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill amending the Minnesota Human Rights Act to re-establish protections for religious entities against discrimination claims. Rep. Jim Nash, R- Waconia, released the following statement:

““Protecting the right of every Minnesotan to freely exercise their personal religion is something that deserves protection in our laws,” said Nash. “This is not just an issue for one faith tradition – this affects all of us. Minnesotans across the state have been watching to see if we’ll uphold our commitment to their right to practice their religion, whatever it may be, as they see fit. This religious exemption is about upholding the fundamental right of every citizen to live according to their faith without fear of punishment or retribution. Religious freedom is not a partisan issue; it is a fundamental right that must be protected for all citizens, regardless of their beliefs.”

The bill unanimously passed the Senate earlier in the day and now heads to the Governor.

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