One year ago, Utah lawmakers unanimously enacted new religious liberty protections, bucking the national trend toward skepticism that’s led some legislators to put “religious freedom” in scare quotes.
SB150 , called the Exercise of Religion Amendments, created a state-level Religious Freedom Restoration Act that gives Utahns more power to challenge government actions that interfere with their religious beliefs.
“In a world that’s increasingly hostile to religion, these amendments are an important expression of Utah’s long-established commitment to religious freedom,” said Rep. Jordan Teuscher , R-South Jordan, the bill’s house floor sponsor, in February 2024…