Oklahoma House Passes Bill That Would Prohibit Closing Places of Worship in 80-18 Vote

A woman stands and raises her hand as Reverend Al Sharpton gives the eulogy during the memorial service for Andre Hill inside the First Church of God sanctuary in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 5, 2021. Stephen Zenner/AFP via Getty Images

The Oklahoma House overwhelmingly passed a bill Wednesday that would ban the government from closing churches and places of worship in scenarios like the COVID-19 pandemic.