The amendment would provide in the state constitution that "the freedom to worship in a church or other place of worship is a fundamental right that is worthy of the highest order of protection."

The amendment would provide that the existing constitutional right to religious freedom, granted by Section 8 of Article I of the Louisiana Constitution "shall not be limited to the fundamental right to worship in a church or other place of worship."

Under the amendment, a legal challenge brought against a state or a local government action for conflicting with this right would be required to be examined by a court with strict scrutiny. This means that a government entity could only pass a law or take an action that conflicts with the right to worship if it can show that the law or action is necessary to achieve a compelling governmental interest and is narrowly tailored to achieve that interest.