Crime of disruption of worship services established.

Summary

The bill adds a criminal offense for anyone who goes into a religious building with the intent to disrupt a scheduled worship service and commits a crime there. The first offense is a gross misdemeanor; repeat offenses become felonies punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. It also defines “religious establishment” as a building used for worship that is clearly marked as such.

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