LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has signed a revised version of a religious objections bill that supporters say addresses concerns that the original proposal sanctioned discrimination against gays and lesbians.
Hutchinson signed the new bill Thursday moments after it was given final approval by the state House.
The law prohibits state and local government from infringing on someone’s religious beliefs without a compelling interest.
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The House voted later to recall the original religious objections measure from Hutchinson’s desk.
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