Crime of Violence - Medical Facilities and Places of Worship - Penalty (Sacred Places Safety Act)
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Summary
The Sacred Places Safety Act prohibits any person from committing a crime of violence while inside a medical facility or a place of worship. Violations are classified as felonies and carry a prison term of up to ten years, in addition to any penalties for the underlying violent act. The law defines medical facilities broadly and applies to any non‑residential religious gathering space.
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- Judiciary — Bill HearingJudiciary · Mar 5, 2026
History
- Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary
Sponsors
- Alston · sponsor
- Acevero
- Beauchamp
- Coley
- J. Long
- Kaufman
- M. Morgan
- Martinez
- McComas
- Miller
- Nkongolo
- Phillips
- Roberson
- Roberts
- Ruff
- Schmidt
- Simmons
- Taylor
- Tomlinson
- Woods
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