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:Is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest; andIs the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.

(a)

Is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest; and

(b)

Is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.

(2)

A person whose religious exercise has been burdened in violation of this section may assert that violation as a claim or defense in a judicial proceeding and obtain appropriate relief.

Source: Section 761.03 — Free exercise of religion protected, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0761.­03 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

§ 761.03. Free exercise of religion protected's source at flsenate​.gov