Are There Any Exemptions Regarding Religious Discrimination?

Religious Exemptions to the Iowa Civil Rights Act

The Iowa Civil Rights Act does grant an exemption for religious institutions. Chapter 216:12 mentions the following exemption:


a. Any bona fide religious institution with respect to any qualifications it may impose based on religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity, when the qualifications are related to a bona fide religious purpose unless the religious institution owns or operates property for a commercial purpose or membership in the religion is restricted on account of race, color, or national origin.