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HB 1606·GA·house

Crimes; offense of disruption of a worship service; provide

In CommitteeFiled Mar 27, 2026
Sponsor: David Clark
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Apr 2, 2026

Summary

The bill makes it illegal to enter a church, mosque, synagogue or other religious property to interrupt a scheduled worship service, block entry or exit, or engage in protest, riot, disorderly conduct, or harassment during the service. Violators could face up to a $5,000 fine, one to five years in prison, or both. It is intended to protect the right to free religious assembly while balancing protest rights.

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