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2026 Regular Session

SB93

Annotated Code - Terminology - Clergy and Churches, Faith Institutions, and Places of Worship

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Altering certain terminology throughout the Annotated Code that refers to a clergyman to refer to a member of the clergy and churches to refer to faith institutions and places of worship; and defining "faith institution" as any Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist, or Hindu congregation, or any other religious society, congregation, or denomination; etc.

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Introduced in Senate January 14, 2026 Senate passed February 5, 2026

Recorded floor votes

1 roll call are available for this bill. This record includes procedural and intermediate action as well as substantive final votes.

February 5, 2026 · Senate

Third Reading Passed

Passed ⭐ Substantive final action

36 yea–8 nay · 3 absent

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Committee referrals

Instrument history

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  1. House Referred Rules and Executive Nominations
  2. Senate Third Reading Passed (36-8) View roll call
  3. Senate Second Reading Passed
  4. Senate Favorable Adopted
  5. Senate Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
  6. Senate Hearing 1/21 at 11:00 a.m.
  7. Senate First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
  8. Senate Pre-filed
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