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IA HF2710
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
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Reduces the initial duration of a governor's state of disaster emergency proclamation from 30 days to 15 days, with extensions only allowed by the General Assembly in 15-day increments
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Prohibits the governor from including measures in disaster proclamations that unduly interfere with religious institution operations or impede an individual's practice of religion
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Restricts disaster emergency measures from infringing on fundamental constitutional rights unless justified by compelling state interest and achieved through the least restrictive means
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Prohibits disaster proclamations from requiring private businesses to cease lawful operations, changing election laws without General Assembly approval, or restricting licensed health professionals' scope of practice
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Transfers authority to extend, rescind, or amend disaster proclamations from the governor to the General Assembly, with the Legislative Council able to act only once when the legislature is not in session
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the powers and duties applicable to state of disaster emergencies and public health disasters, including a prohibition on regulating religious institutions and practices.(Formerly HSB 726.)
Last Action
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 400.
2/24/2026