2024 House Bill 5545

Civil procedure: civil actions; civil liability for a violation of certain emergency orders; provide for.

A bill to provide remedies for the issuance of emergency orders that affect the conduct of worship services by religious organizations.

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The bill provides legal recourse for religious organizations affected by emergency orders, ensuring swift court decisions and compensation if they prevail.

Introduced in the House

March 5, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Rachelle Smit (R-43) and 18 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Steve Carra (R-36), Matt Bierlein (R-97), Ann Bollin (R-49), Pat Outman (R-91), Greg Markkanen (R-110), Mike Hoadley (R-99), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Brian BeGole (R-71), Angela Rigas (R-79), Tom Kunse (R-100), Jamie Thompson (R-28), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Joseph Fox (R-101), Andrew Beeler (R-64), Ken Borton (R-105), Neil Friske (R-107), Jerry Neyer (R-92) and Gregory Alexander (R-98)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations