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Missouri House passes measure to limit emergency restrictions on religious gatherings
Summary
The House approved a committee substitute for House Bill 75, described by its sponsor as protecting religious liberty from emergency restrictions; opponents warned it could hinder public‑health responses in future emergencies.
The Missouri House on Feb. 13, 2025, passed a House Committee substitute for House Bill 75, a measure the sponsor said “strengthens the constitutional guarantee of our religious freedom,” ensuring that an emergency — including a pandemic — cannot be used to justify restrictions on the free exercise of religion. The substitute passed on a 106–38 vote with six members recorded present.
The sponsor, identified as the Representative from…
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