Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Needle Exchanges and the Public's Health

JURIST - Academic Commentary, April 14, 2015

Posted: 17 May 2015

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James G. Hodge

Arizona State University (ASU) - Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

Greg Measer

Network for Public Health Law

Date Written: April 14, 2015

Abstract

Fierce debates and extensive media coverage have centered on potential for discrimination arising from Indiana's recent passage of its Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). Although Congress and twenty other states have previously passed similar legislation (and other states are currently considering reforms), Indiana's version may take respect for religious beliefs to new heights. Critics suggest, for example, that Indiana's law could allow religiously-minded private sector businesses and others to refuse wedding or other services to same sex couples.

Suggested Citation

Hodge, James G. and Measer, Greg, Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Needle Exchanges and the Public's Health (April 14, 2015). JURIST - Academic Commentary, April 14, 2015, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2606787

James G. Hodge (Contact Author)

Arizona State University (ASU) - Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law ( email )

Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
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Phoenix, AZ 85004-4467
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HOME PAGE: http://https://law.asu.edu/degree-programs/public-health-law-policy

Greg Measer

Network for Public Health Law ( email )

Saint Paul, MN
United States

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