Act 202, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1304).
Summary
The bill makes it a petty misdemeanor to intentionally block, threaten, or otherwise disrupt a person’s entry to or exit from a health‑care facility, or to interfere with the facility’s normal operations. It also creates a private right of action so victims can sue for damages or injunctions, and lets the attorney general seek court orders against violators. The goal is to ensure patients and providers can use health‑care sites safely and without intimidation.
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