Permits religious services during state of emergency or public health emergency declarations by Governor.
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Overview
This bill aims to protect the ability of religious organizations in New Jersey to hold services during declared states of emergency, whether they are state emergencies or public health emergencies. It specifically prohibits actions that would infringe on the right to worship, restrict travel to places of worship, or penalize religious institutions for exercising their faith. However, the bill does not prevent the Governor from requiring religious organizations to follow standard health and safety regulations applicable to all businesses.
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James Holzapfel
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