INDIANAPOLIS
(AP) — A newspaper reports that Indiana lawmakers have proposed limited
protections for gays and lesbians while they try to quell concerns that
a new law that supporters say protects religious liberties would allow
discrimination.
A draft of the
language obtained by The Indianapolis Star says the new law can't be
used as a legal defense for refusing to provide services, goods or
accommodations to residents based on their sexual orientation. But it
would not make gays and lesbians a protected class under the state's
civil rights laws or repeal the law signed by Republican Gov. Mike Pence
last week.
The draft
language would exempt churches and other nonprofit religious
organizations.
A final deal
will require approval of the Legislature and Pence.