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Since the legalization of gay marriage, Florida pastors and others have signed thousands of petitions seeking protection under the law from having to perform marriages with which they don’t agree. The legislation was scheduled for a vote today, but time ran out. Still sponsor Scott Plakon says the legislation is needed to protect clergy when they follow their conscience.

“This  is an extra layer of protection under Florida law, I guess you would call it to give pastors and other religious practitioners comfort that they can go about what they do without worrying about being persecuted for that, or even criminally charged, or civilly”says Plakon.

The legislation is expected to get a vote next week.