Nebraska RFRA: The First Freedom Act: Nebraska Revised Statute 20-701 to 20-705

 Passed in March 2024

Section 20-703 of the First Freedom Act provides that:
“Notwithstanding any other provision of law, state action shall not:
(1) Substantially burden a person's right to the exercise of religion unless it is demonstrated that applying the burden to that person's exercise of religion in this particular instance is essential to further a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest; or

(2) Restrict a religious organization from operating and engaging in religious services during a state of emergency to a greater extent than the state restricts other organizations or businesses from operating during a state of emergency.”