INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers have approved changes to a new religious objections law to address charges that it could allow discrimination against lesbians and gays.
The amendment to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act approved Thursday by both chambers in the Indiana legislature prohibits service providers from using the law as a legal defense for refusing to provide services, goods, facilities or accommodations.
It also bars discrimination based on factors that include race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or United States military service.
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The bill now goes to Republican Gov. Mike Pence. He has not indicated whether he will sign it.
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