2025 bills / H.B. 390

H.B. 390 Religious Expression in Higher Education (2025)

Became lawWritten by Rep. Karianne Lisonbee · carried in the Senate by Sen. Keven J. Stratton

  1. Introduced
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. Senate committee
  5. Senate vote
  6. Signed into law

What this bill does

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The bill adds protections for student organizations, defines the activities and benefits those protections cover, and changes what schools must do to respect student group rights. It also amends rules on free expression policies and makes some technical changes.

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Official description
  • adds protections for student organizations
  • establishes definitions for protected activities and benefits
  • modifies institutional duties regarding student organization rights
  • amends provisions on free expression policies
  • makes technical changes
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