HB 542 (2021)
Exempt religious gatherings from emergency orders
Summary:
Excludes religious gatherings from any prohibition on in-person gatherings during a state of emergency. The House amended the bill to more broadly protect religious activities. The Senate amended the bill to narrow its scope again; the Senate version requires the state to allow religious services and other activities to proceed to the same or greater extent as other essential business activity during a state of emergency.
Bill Became Law?:
Yes
Status Detail:
Signed by Governor
