Statute · New York Constitution
N.Y. Const. art. I, § 3 — Freedom of worship; religious liberty
N.Y. Const. art. I, § 3
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Constitution
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 3. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed in this state to all humankind; and no person shall be rendered incompetent to be a witness on account of his or her opinions on matters of religious belief;…
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N.Y. Const. art. I, § 3 — Freedom of worship; religious liberty is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 3. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed in this state to all humankind; and no person shall be rendered incompetent to be a witness on account of his or her opinions on matters of religious belief; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of this state.