Protecting religious assembly in states of emergency act.

HB 114 requires that during public health emergencies, any state order allowing certain businesses to remain open must also permit religious assemblies (including places of worship, churches, and gatherings in private homes or public spaces) to continue under identical conditions. It directly affects religious organizations and their ability to hold services during emergency closures. The bill allows individuals harmed by violations to sue for damages, injunctions, or attorney fees, and amends state law to ensure government entities can be held accountable for denying these exemptions. This creates a concrete legal mechanism to protect religious gatherings during emergencies, aligning their access with business exemptions.