The proposed bill aims to prohibit discriminatory actions by the state government against individuals or organizations providing adoption or foster care services based on their sincerely held religious beliefs. It defines "discriminatory action" to include various forms of adverse treatment, such as altering tax benefits, denying state grants, or imposing penalties. The bill emphasizes the importance of allowing both faith-based and nonfaith-based agencies to operate without fear of government retaliation, thereby ensuring a diverse range of services for children in need of placement.

Additionally, the bill establishes remedies for individuals who believe they have faced discrimination, allowing them to assert claims in judicial or administrative proceedings within a two-year statute of limitations. Successful claimants may recover various forms of relief, including compensatory damages and attorney fees. The bill also stipulates that its provisions should be interpreted broadly to protect the free exercise of religious beliefs, while ensuring that it does not preempt or narrow existing laws that offer similar protections.