Free Exercise of Religion by Closely Held Corporations [electronic resource] : Implications of Burwell V. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc

Corporate Author: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2014.
Physical Description: 1 online resource (15 pages), digital, PDF file

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Analyzes Supreme Court decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) can not require such companies to provide contraceptive coverage in group health plans offered to their employees based on the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), which provides heightened protection for burdens on religious exercise. Covers arguments made between the majority and dissent, to clarify the scope of the decision and potential impacts for future interpretation of RFRA applicability. Examines potential legislative responses, should Congress consider addressing current applicability of RFRA. Considers possible effect of this decision on requirements that employers offer contraceptive coverage in group health plans under Federal or State law.

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