AJR 10: Relating to: the freedom to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency (second consideration).
AJR 10 status: Introduced — Published 5-26-2026. Enrolled Joint Resolution 10 (updated May 26, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThis proposed law would make sure that the government cannot stop people from meeting at their church, synagogue, mosque, or other place of worship during a state of emergency. It is currently being discussed by state lawmakers.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Economy
Benefits
- No direct impact on economic policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on economic policy.
Society
Benefits
- Strengthens constitutional protections for religious liberty.
- Prevents potential government overreach during future emergencies.
Risks
- May constrain executive ability to mitigate spread of infectious disease.
- Could complicate coordinated public health responses during crises.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Could create legal conflict between executive emergency powers and individual religious rights during public health crises.
Analysis is based on a summary abstract, not the full legislative text.
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentPublished 5-26-2026. Enrolled Joint Resolution 10
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