Urges Governor to protect religious liberty during declared state of emergency.

ACR 44 is a non-binding resolution urging New Jersey's Governor to protect religious freedom during state emergencies. It references how during the 2020 pandemic, churches faced stricter restrictions than "essential" secular businesses like grocery stores, despite churches providing critical community services. The resolution cites constitutional protections for religious exercise under both the U.S. and New Jersey Constitutions, and notes Supreme Court rulings in other states that found similar pandemic restrictions violated religious liberty. It does not create new law but formally requests the Governor prioritize religious freedom in future emergency declarations.