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The Tennessee Conservative Staff –
On Wednesday, February 21st, 2024, Governor Bill Lee signed a law that provides protection of religious freedoms for Tennessee clergy members.
The new law adds ten words to the existing code and states “that a person is not required to solemnize a marriage” if the person objects based on religious beliefs or conscience.
The legislation will actually extend to include both religious leaders and civil servants who hold objections to a marriage by providing them with the freedom to refuse to affirm the marriage.
A Public Chapter number will soon be assigned to the law and it will go into effect immediately.
Tennessee Republicans have noted that the law will not keep couples from obtaining a marriage license but simply allows those who object to refuse to solemnize that marriage.
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