Fla. Stat. § 761.01
Short title
This act may be cited as the “Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1998.”
Florida Statutes Chapter 761 — RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Florida · statute · Fla. Stat. ch. 761 · 6 active provisions
Fla. Stat. § 761.02
Definitions
As used in this act:(1) “Government” or “state” includes any branch, department, agency, instrumentality, or official or other person acting under color of law of the state, a county, special district, municipality, or any other subdivision of the state.(2) “Demonstrates” means to meet the burden of going forward with…
Fla. Stat. § 761.03
Free exercise of religion protected
(1) The government shall not substantially burden a person’s exercise of religion, even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, except that government may substantially burden a person’s exercise of religion only if it demonstrates that application of the burden to the person:(a) Is in furtherance o…
Fla. Stat. § 761.04
Attorney’s fees and costs
The prevailing plaintiff in any action or proceeding to enforce a provision of this act is entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs to be paid by the government.
Fla. Stat. § 761.05
Applicability; construction
(1) This act applies to all state law, and the implementation of that law, whether statutory or otherwise, and whether adopted before or after the enactment of this act.(2) State law adopted after the date of the enactment of this act is subject to this act unless such law explicitly excludes such application by refere…
Fla. Stat. § 761.061
Rights of certain churches or religious organizations or individuals
(1) The following individuals or entities may not be required to solemnize any marriage or provide services, accommodations, facilities, goods, or privileges for a purpose related to the solemnization, formation, or celebration of any marriage if such an action would cause the individual or entity to violate a sincerel…