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HF 2694Signed by Governor · June 2, 2026

Relating to the regulation of certain places and activities by the governor

Sponsored by the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Brett Barker (R), Rep. Chad Behn (R), Rep. David L. Blom (R), Rep. Brooke Boden (R), Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R), Rep. Zach Dieken (R), Rep. Samantha Fett (R), Rep. Dean Fisher (R), Rep. Dan Gehlbach (R), Rep. Thomas Gerhold (R), Rep. Cindy Golding (R), Rep. Helena Hayes (R), Rep. Bob Henderson (R), Rep. Craig P. Johnson (R), Rep. Wendy Larson (R), Rep. Judd Lawler (R), Rep. Joshua Meggers (R), Rep. Brent Siegrist (R), Rep. Travis M. Sitzmann (R), Rep. Jennifer J. Smith (R), Rep. Henry Stone (R), Rep. Mark I. Thompson (R), Rep. Charley Thomson (R), Rep. Blaine C. Watkins (R), Rep. Ryan Weldon (R), Rep. Sam Wengryn (R), Rep. Skyler Wheeler (R), Rep. Craig Steven Williams (R), Rep. John H. Wills (R), Rep. Derek Wulf (R)

Topics:Courts & civil law

Same legislation: HF 2145

Also covers HF 2145.

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Progress

  1. Introduced
    February 23, 2026
  2. Subcommittee
    March 17, 2026
  3. Committee
    —
  4. Passed House
    March 10, 2026 · 67–23
  5. Passed Senate
    April 29, 2026 · 30–15
  6. Signed
    June 2, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill prohibits the governor from closing, placing a mandate on, or otherwise regulating a place or practice of worship for any reason, including through the proclamation of a disaster emergency or public health disaster. The bill defines “place of worship” as a building in which an active congregation is devoted to worship.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendments S-5230, S-5123, H-8186; see Amendments. Full bill text

Amendments · 4

3 adopted · 0 failed · 1 pending. Newest first.

  • H-8438 · filed April 30, 2026 by
    Page 1, before line 1 by inserting: “Section (17 changes)
    Pending
  • S-5230 · filed April 29, 2026 by Sen. Ken Rozenboom (R)
    Page 2, after line 12 by inserting: “Sec. ___. Section 135.144, subsection 6, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: (3 changes)
    Adopted
    April 29, 2026
  • S-5123 · filed March 23, 2026
    Adopted
    April 29, 2026
  • H-8186 · filed March 10, 2026
    Adopted
    March 10, 2026

History

All 30 actions
2026 session · second year of the 91st General Assembly
June 2, 2026
Signed by Governor. H.J. 1168. Journal
May 13, 2026
Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor. H.J. 1164. Journal
May 3, 2026
Passed Senate, yeas 31, nays 14. S.J. 999. Journal
April 29, 2026
Passed Senate, yeas 30, nays 15. S.J. 923. Journal
March 23, 2026
Committee report, recommending amendment and passage. S.J. 625. Journal
March 17, 2026
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
March 12, 2026
Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Bisignano, and Schultz. S.J. 561. Journal
March 10, 2026
Read first time, referred to State Government. S.J. 547. Journal
March 10, 2026
Passed House, yeas 67, nays 23. H.J. 626. Journal
February 23, 2026
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 380. Journal

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