Rep. Scott Introduces Do No Harm Act to Limit Religious Exemptions in Civil Rights and Healthcare Cases
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'Do No Harm Act' gets introduced yet again
A coalition of Democratic legislators has reintroduced the 'Do No Harm Act' in the U.S. Congress to clarify that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) cannot be used to harm others. The bill seeks to ensure religious freedom is not used to undermine civil rights or healthcare access.
Kennedy, Harris, Scott Reintroduce Bill To Amend Religious Freedom Restoration Act
The Do No Harm Act would clarify that no one can seek a religious exemption from laws guaranteeing fundamental civil and legal rights. The legislation was originally introduced in response to the Burwell v. Hobby Lobby decision that allowed corporations to deny health care to female employees.

Top Senate Democrats introduce bill to amend Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Senate Democrats introduced the Do No Harm Act to prevent the Religious Freedom Restoration Act from being used to justify discrimination. The bill specifies that RFRA cannot counteract civil rights laws, employment law, protections against child abuse, or access to health care.
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