Iowa HSB726 modifies powers and duties during state of disaster emergencies and public health disasters, prohibiting regulation of religious.

Iowa HSB726 amends the powers and duties applicable during state of disaster emergencies and public health disasters. It prohibits the governor from dictating measures that unduly interfere with religious institutions or impede individual religious practices. The bill restricts the governor from infringing on constitutional rights, religious rights, patient rights, and private business operations. It also limits the duration of a state of disaster emergency to 15 days, with extensions not exceeding 15-day increments.

Iowa HSB726 modifies powers and duties during state of disaster emergencies and public health disasters, prohibiting regulation of religious.

Iowa HSB726 amends the powers and duties applicable during state of disaster emergencies and public health disasters. It prohibits the governor from dictating measures that unduly interfere with religious institutions or impede individual religious practices. The bill restricts the governor from infringing on constitutional rights, religious rights, patient rights, and private business operations. It also limits the duration of a state of disaster emergency to 15 days, with extensions not exceeding 15-day increments.