Louisiana § RS 46:1445.10 - Vendor protections
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§ RS 46:1445.10. Vendor protections
A. The department shall not require, as a condition of participation in the Adoption Awareness Program, a vendor or its employees to violate the freedom of religion, freedom of speech, or freedom of association that is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and made applicable to the state by the Constitution of Louisiana.
B. The department shall not require, as any condition of participation in the Adoption Awareness Program, the vendor or its employees to participate in or facilitate any action to which the vendor or its employee has a conscience objection.
C. Notwithstanding its participation in the Adoption Awareness Program, a vendor may offer other religious or sectarian services or programs utilizing funds from other sources.
Acts 2024, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2025.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:1445.10 cover?
Section RS 46:1445.10 ("Vendor protections") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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