Gov. DeSantis signs bill protecting churches from emergency lockdowns
In yet another pandemic-inspired measure, Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill making church doors the last to shutter during an emergency lockdown.
On Friday, Florida’s Republican Governor signed the measure (SB 254), which deems houses of worship “essential services.” During states of emergency, the state and local governments must allow religious events and activities to continue unless the government requires all entities, like businesses and government offices, to cease activities or close their doors. While the law won’t force churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship to stay open during future crises, proponents say it will give the institutions the freedom to respond h...
