Adoption and foster care matters.

Summary

The law prohibits state agencies from treating people differently in adoption or foster‑care matters because of their religious beliefs, unless the action is needed to meet a compelling government interest and is the least restrictive way to do so. It lets agencies consider matching a child’s or the child’s parents’ faith when placing a child, and gives affected individuals the right to sue the agency for damages. The rule takes effect July 1, 2026 and claims must be filed within two years.

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