INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Mike Pence says he is "not going to change" the new state law that's garnered widespread criticism over concerns it could foster discrimination.

Pence appeared on ABC's "This Week" to discuss the measure he signed last week prohibiting state laws that "substantially burden" a person's ability to follow his or her religious beliefs.

Pence said Sunday that if lawmakers send him a bill to clarify the law's intent, he'll look at it. But Pence was adamant that, "We're not going to change the law."

Host George Stephanopoulos repeatedly asked whether it's legal for a Christian florist to refuse a gay couple service, but Pence refused.

The governor also referred to similar federal and state laws.

The law has been widely criticized by businesses and organizations around the nation.