SECTION 761.061. Rights of certain churches or religious organizations or individuals.
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1(1) 2The following individuals or entities may not be required to solemnize any marriage or provide services, accommodations, facilities, goods, or privileges for a purpose related to the solemnization, formation, or celebration of any marriage if such an action would cause the individual or entity to violate a sincerely held religious belief of the individual or entity:
58(a) 59A church;
61(b) 62A religious organization;
65(c) 66A religious corporation or association;
71(d) 72A religious fraternal benefit society;
77(e) 78A religious school or educational institution;
84(f) 85An integrated auxiliary of a church;
91(g) 92An individual employed by a church or religious organization while acting in the scope of that employment;
109(h) 110A clergy member; or
114(i) 115A minister.
117(2) 118A refusal to solemnize any marriage or provide services, accommodations, facilities, goods, or privileges under subsection (1) may not serve as the basis for:
142(a) 143A civil cause of action against any entity or individual protected under subsection (1); or
158(b) 159A civil cause of action, criminal cause of action, or any other action by this state or a political subdivision to penalize or withhold benefits or privileges, including tax exemptions or governmental contracts, grants, or licenses, from any entity or individual protected under subsection (1).
