Iowa HF2145 prohibits the governor from regulating places of worship, including closing them or imposing mandates, for any reason.
Iowa HF2145 establishes that the governor cannot close, mandate, or otherwise regulate places and practices of worship for any reason, including disaster emergencies or public health disasters. The bill defines a "place of worship" as a building where an active congregation is devoted to worship. This prohibition applies regardless of the circumstances, ensuring that religious practices remain unregulated by the governor's actions.
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