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Source: Indianapolis Star
Gov. Mike Pence, scorched by a fast-spreading political firestorm, told The Star on Saturday that he will support the introduction of legislation to clarify that Indianas controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act does not promote discrimination against gays and lesbians.
I support religious liberty, and I support this law, Pence said in an exclusive interview. But we are in discussions with legislative leaders this weekend to see if theres a way to clarify the intent of the law.
The governor, although not ready to provide details on what the new bill will say, said he expects the legislation to be introduced into the General Assembly this coming week.
Asked if that legislation might include making gay and lesbian Hoosiers a protected legal class, Pence said, Thats not on my agenda.
Read more: http://www.indystar.com/story/opinion/columnists/tim-swarens/2015/03/28/swarens-gov-mike-pence-push-clarification-religious-freedom-law/70611906/