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Next up, Arkansas, this seems to be a trend
Arkansas Gov Pledges To Sign Religious Freedom Bill Despite Outcry
Fearing the law could act as a cloak for discrimination, LGBT advocates, civil rights leaders, and even Apple CEO Tim Cook are asking the governor to veto the bill.
In a crushing 24-7 vote, the Arkansas state Senate on Friday approved a religious freedom bill that critics warn will open the floodgates for discrimination against LGBT people.
The state House had passed a similar version of the bill in February, and after technical tweaks to mesh the Senate version, it will go to the desk of Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
“I will sign this bill as amended,” Gov. Hutchinson said in a statement. “This bill is designed to protect the religious freedoms of all Arkansans. It’s no different than legislation that has passed in 20 other states, from Illinois to Connecticut. Arkansas is open for business, and we recognize and respect the diversity of our culture and economy.”
Arkansas Gov Pledges To Sign Religious Freedom Bill Despite Outcry
Arkansas Gov Pledges To Sign Religious Freedom Bill Despite Outcry
Fearing the law could act as a cloak for discrimination, LGBT advocates, civil rights leaders, and even Apple CEO Tim Cook are asking the governor to veto the bill.
In a crushing 24-7 vote, the Arkansas state Senate on Friday approved a religious freedom bill that critics warn will open the floodgates for discrimination against LGBT people.
The state House had passed a similar version of the bill in February, and after technical tweaks to mesh the Senate version, it will go to the desk of Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
“I will sign this bill as amended,” Gov. Hutchinson said in a statement. “This bill is designed to protect the religious freedoms of all Arkansans. It’s no different than legislation that has passed in 20 other states, from Illinois to Connecticut. Arkansas is open for business, and we recognize and respect the diversity of our culture and economy.”
Arkansas Gov Pledges To Sign Religious Freedom Bill Despite Outcry