'Open For Service' Movement Countering 'Religious Freedom' Bill

Stickers opposing a proposed religious freedom bill will soon pop up on some Indianapolis storefronts.

The legislation in question would limit the government from interfering with Hoosiers’ religious beliefs. But, the ‘Open for Service’ movement is sending a different message.

More than 40 businesses have already signed up to display stickers which declare they’re ‘Open for Service’ and don’t support discrimination. Indianapolis Entrepreneur Josh Driver came up with the idea and says it’s about doing what’s right.

"I just don’t like the idea of a group of people being able to get something another group can’t," Driver said. "And I just feel like that is a conflict just in principle of what our economy’s about."

Businesses that purchase a sticker for $10 will also be listed in a database on the Open for Service website.

Driver says people can use it as a resource to find businesses that support equality.

But, religious freedom advocates say the bill is about protecting religious liberty – not supporting discrimination.