Illinois Statutes

§ 15 — Free exercise of religion protected

Illinois § 15
JurisdictionIllinois
TopicRIGHTS AND REMEDIES
Ch. 775HUMAN RIGHTS
Act 775 ILCS 35/Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

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775 Ill. Comp. Stat. 15 (2026).

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Government may not substantially burden a person's exercise of religion, even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, unless it demonstrates that application of the burden to the person (i) is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest and (ii) is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.

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Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 90-806, eff. 12-2-98.)
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