State Legislation

Atheists Tell New Jersey to End Religious Exemptions from Vaccination Requirements

December 12, 2019 American Atheists State Legislation

Trenton, NJ—Today, American Atheists’ President Nick Fish delivered testimony urging the NJ Senate Committee on Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens to amend a bill (S2173) to remove religious exemptions from public school immunization requirements....

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Atheists: The Virgin Islands Must Protect Children from Forced Marriage

October 29, 2019 American Atheists State Legislation

Charlotte Amalie, U.S.V.I—Today, the Legislature of the Virgin Island held a hearing on Bill 33-0109, legislation that would prevent forced child marriage. To help put an end to this dangerous religious practice, we submitted testimony in support of this important bill....

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Atheists: Ban Female Genital Mutilation in Massachusetts

September 19, 2019 American Atheists State Legislation

Boston, MA—Today, American Atheists, on behalf of its more than 1,000 constituents in MA, wrote in support of H3332/S834. This comprehensive bill would protect women and girls in Massachusetts from the harmful practices known as female genital mutilation (FGM)....

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Atheists: Protect Massachusetts Children from Forced Child Marriage

September 6, 2019 American Atheists State Legislation

Boston, MA—Today, American Atheists, writing on behalf of its over 1,000 constituents in Massachusetts, demanded an end to forced child marriage....

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Atheists: “In God We Trust” School Displays Misinform and Harm Children

August 15, 2019 American Atheists State Legislation

Frankfort, KY—Today, American Atheists and Kentucky atheist groups denounced the state’s new “In God We Trust” school display requirement as harmful to children. With 42% of 13 – 18 years olds identifying as non-Christian, “In God We Trust” displays stigmatize nearly half of all students....

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American Atheists Supports Letting D.C. Minors get Vaccinated without Consent of Religious Parents

June 26, 2019 American Atheists State Legislation

⁠Washington, DC—Today, American Atheists’ Vice President for Legal and Policy Alison Gill submitted testimony supporting B23-171. This DC bill would give minors the choice to be vaccinated without parental consent....

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Atheists Tell Pennsylvania to End Forced Child Marriage

June 11, 2019 American Atheists State Legislation

Harrisburg, PA—Debbie Goddard, Vice President for Programs at American Atheists, wrote in support of SB 81. This bill would end forced child marriage in Pennsylvania....

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American Atheists Testifies Against Anti-Atheist MO Bill

May 6, 2019 American Atheists State Legislation

Jefferson City, MO—Today, American Atheists’ Vice President for Legal and Policy, Alison Gill, testified against MO HB 728. This bill puts the lives of atheists and all defenders of church/state separation at risk, since it prevents them from bringing cases anonymously....

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