State Legislation

American Atheists Testifies Against Anti-Atheist Missouri Bill

February 26, 2019 American Atheists State Legislation

Jefferson City, MO—Today, Missouri Assistant State Director Eric Wells testified against HB 728. This bill would prevent plaintiffs who stand up for their freedom of religion from bringing cases anonymously, endangering their lives....

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American Atheists Opposes Restricting Abortion Services in Ohio

February 26, 2019 American Atheists State Legislation

Columbus, OH—Today, American Atheists, on behalf of its nearly 1,800 constituents in Ohio, testified in opposition to SB 23. This controversial bill would limit access for millions of Ohio women to reproductive health care....

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Atheists: End Female Genital Mutilation in Arkansas

February 26, 2019 American Atheists State Legislation

Little Rock, AR—Today, American Atheists, on behalf of its constituents in Arkansas, wrote in support of SB 318. This comprehensive bill which will protect women and girls in Arkansas from the harmful practices known as female genital mutilation (FGM)....

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Atheists Oppose South Dakota’s Anti-Trans Children Bill

February 23, 2019 American Atheists State Legislation

Pierre, South Dakota—This week, American Atheists, on behalf of its constituents in South Dakota, wrote in opposition to HB 1225. This controversial bill would intensify discrimination against transgender students in South Dakota’s high school athletics programs....

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American Atheists Warns States about “In God We Trust” Posters as Religious Propaganda

February 20, 2019 American Atheists State Legislation

Cranford, NJ—Today, American Atheists submitted testimony opposing two “In God We Trust” display bills. Kentucky’s HB 46 and Indiana’s SB 373 would trample religious liberty by forcing public schools to display this Judeo-Christian language....

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American Atheists Opposes Colorado License-to-Discriminate Bill

February 19, 2019 American Atheists State Legislation

Denver, CO—Last week, American Atheists, representing over 1,000 constituents in Colorado, wrote in opposition to HB 1140. This controversial bill would, under the pretext of religious freedom, exempt individuals and organizations from Colorado’s nondiscrimination legislation....

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Atheists Tell New Hampshire to End Child Marriage

February 18, 2019 American Atheists State Legislation

Concord, New Hampshire—Today, American Atheists, on behalf of its New Hampshire constituents, submitted testimony for HB 378. This bill would end child marriage in the state....

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Atheists: End Faith Healing Exemptions in Washington State

February 14, 2019 American Atheists State Legislation

Updated: 2/20/2019 Olympia, Washington—American Atheists, on behalf of its nearly 1,500 constituents in Washington, submitted testimony supporting HB 1376 and SB 5749. These bills would protect children by allowing the government to prevent and prosecute medical neglect....

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