SF2095 protects people’s religious rights by preventing the government from imposing burdens on their religious practices. If someone’s religious freedom is violated, they can seek legal action and potentially receive damages. The law applies to all state and local government actions.
The Iowa State Senate passed SF2095 on February 20, 2024 by a vote of 31 to 16. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because no law shall prohibit free exercise of religion and the right to peacefully assemble. These rights are protected by both the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and the government is not permitted under any instance or situation to suspend these God-given rights.