Crimes; crime of disruption of a worship service, established; criminal penalty, provided

Summary

The bill makes it a crime to knowingly enter a church, mosque, synagogue or other religious property during a scheduled worship service with the intent to disrupt it, and to engage in riot, disorderly conduct, harassment, or block entry or exit. Violations are punished as a Class C felony, and a second or later offense carries a mandatory five‑year minimum prison term. The measure seeks to protect religious gatherings from violent or disruptive actions.

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