SB 138

This act: (1) prohibits a franchisor from enforcing, requiring as an amendment to a franchise agreement, or refusing to renew a franchise agreement for noncompliance with a religious day operation requirement when a franchisee has a sincerely held religious belief,; (2) exempts original franchise agreements, agreed upon renewals or amendments, or agreements expanding locations that contain a religious day operation requirement; and (3) upon a finding of reasonable cause, authorizes courts to order actual damages, attorneys fees, and costs to franchisees, a temporary restraining order or injunction, and civil penalties not exceeding $10,000 for a first violation, $25,000 for an additional violation, and $50,000 for an additional violation.