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Iowa Code § 675.2 (2026)

Legislative purpose and intent

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The purpose and intent of this chapter is all of the following: 1. To restore the compelling governmental interest test and to guarantee its application in all cases where the free exercise of religion is substantially burdened by state action. 2. To provide a claim or defense to a person whose exercise of religion is substantially burdened by state action. 2024 Acts, ch 1003, §4, 7, 8

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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1971–2024 · leading case: State Ex Rel. Krupke v. Witkowski, 256 N.W.2d 216 (Iowa 1977).
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State Ex Rel. Krupke v. Witkowski, 256 N.W.2d 216 (Iowa 1977). · cites it 2× “Section 675.2, Code, 1971; Blanton v. Warn, 444 P.”
Jensen v. Voshell, 193 N.W.2d 86 (Iowa 1971). · cites it 4× “Section 675.2, Code, 1971; Blanton v. Warn, 444 P.”
Bryant v. Schuster, 447 N.W.2d 566 (Iowa Ct. App. 1989). · cites it 4× “We are not bound by these determinations, however. Id. I. Child Support Standards.”
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, Inc., Emma Goldman Clinic, & Sarah Traxler M.D. v. Kim Reynolds ex rel. State of Iowa, & Iowa Bd. of Med. (Iowa 2024). · cites it 2× “1003, § 4 (to be codified at Iowa Code § 675.2 (2025)). Finally, the majority’s decision raises concerns about the stability of other rights we consider fundamental.”
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, Inc., Emma Goldman Clinic, & Sarah Traxler M.D. v. Kim Reynolds ex rel. State of Iowa, & Iowa Bd. of Med. (Iowa 2024). · cites it 2× “1003, § 4 (to be codified at Iowa Code § 675.2 (2025)). Finally, the majority’s decision raises concerns about the stability of other rights we consider fundamental.”
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