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 2710 prohibits Iowa governors from issuing disaster emergency proclamations that unduly interfere with religious institutions or religious practices. The bill specifically bans measures that restrict in-person religious interactions, impede worship, or force religious organizations to close during declared emergencies. It also limits governors' emergency powers by requiring any restrictions on rights to be narrowly tailored, neutral, and justified by a compelling state interest. The law directly affects religious institutions and individuals exercising religious practices during state disaster or public health emergencies.