A bill for an act relating to the powers and duties applicable to state of disaster emergencies and public health disasters, including a prohibition on regulating religious institutions and practices.

Summary

The bill prevents the governor from issuing emergency orders that interfere with religious institutions or restrict personal religious practice. It also bars emergency measures that require surveillance, identification, or penalties for refusing health monitoring, and ensures individuals can refuse exams or vaccines that could cause serious harm. The changes apply to disaster and public‑health emergencies in Iowa.

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