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Relating to the regulation of places and practices of worship by the governor
Topics:Civil rightsState government
Same legislation: HF 2532
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 22, 2024
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 23, 2024
- Done: House committeeFebruary 13, 2024
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2532
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2532 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2532 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary The governor would be stopped from closing or regulating any building used for religious worship. This rule applies even during a public health crisis or a declared disaster emergency.1
Read the official explanation
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.
House subcommittee
Named January 23, 2024. On January 31, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-0.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: January 30, 2024 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
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Similar bills
- HF 2145 Relating to the regulation of places and practices of worship by the governor91st General Assembly · Renumbered as HF 2694Nearly identical
- HF 280 Relating to the regulation of places and practices of worship by the governor91st General Assembly · In committeeNearly identical
Matched by wording or an identical title.