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IA HF2694

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the governor from closing, mandating restrictions on, or regulating places or practices of worship for any reason, including during disaster emergencies or public health disasters

  • Defines "place of worship" as a building where an active congregation is devoted to worship

  • Restricts disaster emergency measures from authorizing changes to election laws, policies, or regulations without prior General Assembly approval

  • Prohibits disaster emergency measures from regulating conduct within private residences or requiring vaccinations

  • Limits public health disaster measures to only recommending (not requiring) that private businesses cease lawful operations

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the regulation of certain places and activities by the governor. (Formerly HF 2145.)

Last Action

Subcommittee Meeting: 03/17/2026 10:00AM Room 315.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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