Places of religious worship: unlawful activities.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill adds a misdemeanor that makes it illegal to approach within 8 feet of a person or vehicle occupant inside a 100‑foot zone around any entrance or exit of a place of worship, unless the person gives consent. It bars handing out leaflets, displaying signs, oral protests, or any harassment, obstruction, threat, or intimidation in that area. The measure is intended to keep access to religious sites safe while respecting free‑speech rights.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 61. Noes 2. Page 5318.) · May 26, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jun 29, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 16, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026

History

1. Jun 3, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
2. May 27, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
3. May 26, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 61. Noes 2.)
4. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 2.) (May 14).
6. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
7. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Apr 20, 2026Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
9. Apr 16, 2026Read second time and amended.
10. Apr 15, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 14).
11. Mar 23, 2026Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
12. Mar 19, 2026Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and JUD.

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D) · sponsor
• Addis
• Allen
• Bauer-Kahan
• Becker
• Berman
• Gabriel
• Haney
• Lowenthal
• Pellerin
• Rubio
• Zbur

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