[Current as of 2003. For updates check http://www.flsenate.gov/statutes/index.cfm
761.01 Short title.--This act may be cited as the "Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1998."
History.--s. 1, ch. 98-412.
761.02 Definitions.--As used in this act:
(1) "Government" or "state" includes any branch, department, agency, instrumentality, or official or other person acting under color of law of the state, a county, special district, municipality, or any other subdivision of the state.
(2) "Demonstrates" means to meet the burden of going forward with the evidence and of persuasion.
(3) "Exercise of religion" means an act or refusal to act that is substantially motivated by a religious belief, whether or not the religious exercise is compulsory or central to a larger system of religious belief.
History.--s. 2, ch. 98-412.
761.03 Free exercise of religion protected.--
(1) The government shall not substantially burden a person's exercise of religion,
even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability,
except that government may substantially burden a person's exercise of religion only if it
demonstrates that application of the burden to the person:
(a) Is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest; and
(b) Is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.
(2) A person whose religious exercise has been burdened in violation of this section may assert that violation as a claim or defense in a judicial proceeding and obtain appropriate relief.
History.--s. 3, ch. 98-412.
761.04 Attorney's fees and costs.--The prevailing plaintiff in any action or proceeding to
enforce a provision of this act is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs to be paid by the government.