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.

HF 2087 prohibits Iowa governors from issuing disaster emergency proclamations that unduly interfere with religious institutions or religious practices. It directly affects how the governor may regulate activities during declared emergencies, specifically banning restrictions on in-person religious gatherings or practices. Key provisions amend emergency powers (Section 29C.6) to explicitly forbid measures that infringe on constitutionally protected religious rights, restrict freedom of association, or require disease monitoring that violates privacy. The bill also limits emergency orders regarding medical exams and vaccinations by requiring individual consent and prohibiting undue pressure. These changes apply to all state disaster and public health emergencies.