Ky. Rev. Stat. § 446.350

Current through 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 225
Section 446.350 - Prohibition upon government substantially burdening freedom of religion- Showing of compelling governmental interest - Description of "burden"

Government shall not substantially burden a person's freedom of religion. The right to act or refuse to act in a manner motivated by a sincerely held religious belief may not be substantially burdened unless the government proves by clear and convincing evidence that it has a compelling governmental interest in infringing the specific act or refusal to act and has used the least restrictive means to further that interest. A "burden" shall include indirect burdens such as withholding benefits, assessing penalties, or an exclusion from programs or access to facilities.

KRS 446.350

Added by 2013 Ky. Acts ch. (number not assigned at time of publication),§ 1, eff. 6/24/2013.