we are joined by cuttize smith, president of the indiana family newt, and zach adamson, a member of theianapolis city council who opposes it. curtis, what does this law change. what was possible before in indiana, that is not now that the bill has become law, or what does this prevent from happening that was a concern for you and others in the state? >> what it changes it the court's standard. when the state court has given a liberty case they have to use strict scrutiny. it's true today in every federal court in america, and 30 other states. we wanted to elevate religious liberty. you may wonder why this is important. last summer the u.s. supreme court decided the so-called hobby lobby case where the company was given an exemption from giving abortion causing drugs, using rifra, we would have thought some other statute, but they said rifra was the key. we looked and thought the court says it will grow in importance so we need it here in indiana, we have. it's a good law. >> what activities fall under the umbrella of the law? >> sure not in the united states, we haven't had one, in texa

we are joined by cuttize smith, president of the indiana family newt, and zach adamson, a member of theianapolis city council who opposes it. curtis, what does this law change. what was possible before in indiana, that is not now that the bill has become law, or what does this prevent from happening that was a concern for you and others in the state? >> what it changes it the court's standard. when the state court has given a liberty case, they have to use strict scrutiny. it's true today in every federal court in america, and 30 other states. we wanted to elevate religious liberty. you may wonder why this is important. last summer the u.s. supreme court decided the so-called hobby lobby case, where the company was given an exemption from giving abortion causing drugs, using rifra, we would have thought some other statute, but they said rifra was the key. e looked and thought the court says it will grow in importance, so we need it here in indiana, we have. it's a good law. >> what activities fall under the umbrella of the law? >> sure, not in the united states, we haven't had one, in t

nine republicans joined democrats like zach adamson, who is gay and married. >> the indianapolis city/county council is opposed to the recent passage of r.f.r.a. >> reporter: some voices in the indiana business community were also upset and present bill ostrlee is the c.e.o. of angie's list and a big republican donor. >> we're completely opposed to this measure, we want to see it repealed or we want to see changes to the civil rights code. and that's because our chief asset is our people. >> reporter: angie's list has ended plans for a major expansion. and it joined with eight other high-profile indiana companies including eli lilly and roche, to urge governor pence to reform the law. and rock band wilco has canceled a may concert. >> wilco. this band you've never heard of, they've decided it is discrimination, so it must be discrimination. >> reporter: but many conservatives in indiana, like radio talk show host tony katz are crying foul. >> if the intent in america is to ensure you have the right to say no and not get attacked for it okay, i'm fine with that but the bill itself i'm