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IA HF2145
IA HF2145A bill for an act relating to the regulation of places and practices of worship by the governor.(See HF 2694.)
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits the governor from closing, placing a mandate on, or otherwise regulating a place or practice of worship for any reason, including through the proclamation of a disaster emergency or public health disaster. The bill defines “place of worship” as a building in which an active congregation is devoted to worship.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "A bill for an act relating to the regulation of places and practices of worship by the governor," establishes a new section of law that prohibits the governor from taking any action to close, impose mandates on, or otherwise regulate a place or practice of worship. This prohibition applies regardless of the reason, including during a declared disaster emergency under chapter 29C or a public health disaster as defined in section 135.144. The bill specifically defines a "place of worship" as a building where an active congregation engages in worship, providing a clear scope for this new regulation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (30)
Brett Barker (R)*,
Chad Behn (R)*,
David Blom (R)*,
Brooke Boden (R)*,
Taylor Collins (R)*,
Zachary Dieken (R)*,
Samantha Fett (R)*,
Dean Fisher (R)*,
Dan Gehlbach (R)*,
Thomas Gerhold (R)*,
Cindy Golding (R)*,
Helena Hayes (R)*,
Bob Henderson (R)*,
Craig Johnson (R)*,
Wendy Larson (R)*,
Judd Lawler (R)*,
Josh Meggers (R)*,
Brent Siegrist (R)*,
Travis Sitzmann (R)*,
Jennifer Smith (R)*,
Henry Stone (R)*,
Mark Thompson (R)*,
Charley Thomson (R)*,
Blaine Watkins (R)*,
Ryan Weldon (R)*,
Sam Wengryn (R)*,
Skyler Wheeler (R)*,
Craig Williams (R)*,
John Wills (R)*,
Derek Wulf (R)*,
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2694. (on 02/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2145 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2145.html |
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