Right to the exercise of religion; operation of a religious organization during a state of emergency; restrictions on state action.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-703
in effect20-703. Right to the exercise of religion; operation of a religious organization during a state of emergency; restrictions on state action.
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.
Laws 2024, LB43, § 3.
Source: Nebraska Legislature (nebraskalegislature.gov)URL: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=20-703Fetched: 10/20/2026
