HB 6963

House·20th Congress·Filed Dec 17, 2025

An Act Establishing Universal Prayer Spaces or Places of Worship in Government Offices, Facilities, and Other Infrastructures, Appropriating Funds Therefor

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The bill would require every government office, agency, and public facility to create at least one prayer or worship space that can be used by staff, visitors, and the public, and it sets up a funding and rule‑making process to make this happen.

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Authors · 4 Representatives

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HB 11321· Filed Sep 15, 2026
An Act Providing for Multi-Faith Prayer and Quiet Rooms in Public Offices and Public-Facing Establishments
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Muslim Prayer Rooms in All Public Offices and Establishments
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HB 3485· Filed Aug 11, 2025
An Act Mandating the Allotment of a Prayer Room for Muslims in Every Government Building, Military Camp, Hotel, Hospital, Mall, Factory, and Other Business Establishments, Public or Private, Providing Penalties Therefor, and for Other Purposes
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HB06963 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Establishing Universal Prayer Spaces or Places of Worship in Government Offices, Facilities, and Other Infrastructures, Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

Authors · 4 Representatives

Official sources

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