Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to the regulation of places and practices of worship by the governor
Sponsored by Rep. Brett Barker (R), Rep. Chad Behn (R), Rep. David L. Blom (R), Rep. Brooke Boden (R), Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R), Rep. Zach Dieken (R), Rep. Samantha Fett (R), Rep. Dean Fisher (R), Rep. Dan Gehlbach (R), Rep. Thomas Gerhold (R), Rep. Cindy Golding (R), Rep. Helena Hayes (R), Rep. Bob Henderson (R), Rep. Craig P. Johnson (R), Rep. Wendy Larson (R), Rep. Judd Lawler (R), Rep. Joshua Meggers (R), Rep. Brent Siegrist (R), Rep. Travis M. Sitzmann (R), Rep. Jennifer J. Smith (R), Rep. Henry Stone (R), Rep. Mark I. Thompson (R), Rep. Charley Thomson (R), Rep. Blaine C. Watkins (R), Rep. Ryan Weldon (R), Rep. Sam Wengryn (R), Rep. Skyler Wheeler (R), Rep. Craig Steven Williams (R), Rep. John H. Wills (R), Rep. Derek Wulf (R)
Topics:Civil rightsState government
Same legislation: HF 2694
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 27, 2026
- Done: House committeeFebruary 19, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2694
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2694 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2694 What’s a funnel?
What changed before it passed The bill as introduced compared with the version both chambers passed.
Amendments · 4
3 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.
- H-8438 · filed April 30, 2026 byNever voted onAI summary This amendment adds a new section that allows certain state funding to continue automatically if the general assembly fails to pass identical budget appropriations for a new fiscal year. It also changes the language regarding vaccinations to state that they may be administered by qualified persons and that they should not be recommended if they are likely to cause serious harm. Finally, it updates the bill's title to reflect these changes.
- S-5230 · filed April 29, 2026 by Sen. Ken Rozenboom (R)AdoptedAI summary This amendment adds the Department of Health and Human Services to the bill's title. It also changes the language regarding vaccinations so that the state recommends rather than orders them, and specifies that vaccinations may be administered by qualified persons.April 29, 2026
- S-5123 · filed March 23, 2026 byAdoptedAI summary This amendment adds a new section to the bill that allows certain state funds to continue being used for the same purposes if the legislature fails to pass identical funding laws for a new fiscal year. It also changes the bill's title to include this new topic of continuing appropriations.April 29, 2026
- H-8186 · filed March 10, 2026 byAdoptedAI summary This amendment removes the part of the bill that prevents the governor from closing or making rules for buildings used for religious worship. Instead, it adds rules that prevent the governor from changing election laws, regulating conduct in private homes, or requiring vaccinations during a disaster emergency.March 10, 2026