Fri Apr 8, 2022 – 2:52 pm EDT
FRANKFORT, Kentucky (LifeSiteNews) – The Governor of Kentucky has signed legislation stating that churches are essential during declared states of emergency.
Governor Andy Beshear signed the bill into law on April 5.
The new law means that churches will stay open during any emergency situation, such as one resembling the lockdowns that were enacted due to the declared pandemic.
On Tuesday, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed a bill into law that would treat churches as “essential” if an emergency order is issued.
Kentucky Governor Signs Bill Declaring Churches ‘Essential’ during an Emergency. https://t.co/elD8vR8zgg pic.twitter.com/Ze5ZyMheFk
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The bill’s sponsor, Representative Shane Baker, was surprised that the bill was signed into law so swiftly considering that it was seen as a response to what were seen as heavy handed measures enacted by the governor during the lockdowns. Nevertheless, he hadn’t thought the governor would refuse to sign.
“I didn’t think he would veto the bill because I think that would be difficult for him politically,” Baker said.
He opined that the governor chose to sign it into law because there is an election next
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