Louisiana Lawmakers Reject Religious Freedom Bill, Governor Overrides With Executive Order
Louisiana lawmakers rejected a religious freedom bill on Tuesday that provided protections to business owners and others who have convictions not to participate in same-sex ceremonies, resulting in the state’s governor issuing an executive order to ensure that protections are in place.
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-Bossier City) had introduced H.B. 707 to ensure that businesses are not punished by the state government for their beliefs about marriage.