StateIowa

HF 2694: A bill for an act relating to the regulation of certain places and activities by the governor.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARYEnacted

HF 2694 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jun 2, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactHigh impact 85/100

Bill summary

Official

A bill for an act relating to the regulation of certain places and activities by the governor.. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no identified impact

Risks

  • no identified impact

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • provides regulatory certainty for businesses
  • prevents mandatory business closures by executive decree

Risks

  • potential limitation on agile government responses during severe public health or safety threats

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • protects religious exercise during emergencies
  • preserves individual autonomy in private residences

Risks

  • limits government ability to implement protective measures during pandemics or social crises
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

LegiScan

Confidence

high

high

Analysis status

LegiScan full bill text

Warning

restricting the Governor's ability to mandate public health or safety protocols may significantly hinder local crisis response during widespread emergencies

Limitation

the definition of 'place of worship' may face future litigation regarding institutional scope

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Where it stands

Signed by Governor.

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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