Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, sparking debate over potential discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act into law, claiming it will strengthen protections for religious expressions in the state. Supporters of the legislation argue it will better protect people's religious freedom, while opponents suggest it could allow people to discriminate, particularly against LGBTQ individuals. The new law prevents state and local government from substantially burdening someone's exercise of religion unless it is in furtherance of a compelling government interest, and must be narrowly tailored in the least restrictive means of pursuing that interest.

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