Relates to the crimes of disruption or disturbance of a religious service, funeral, burial or memorial service in the first degree and second degree

Summary

The bill adds New York penal law provisions that criminalize making unreasonable noise or disturbance at a lawful religious service, funeral, burial or memorial within 500 feet. A single offender faces a Class A misdemeanor, while a group of two or more, or anyone blocking access to the worship site, can be charged with a Class E felony. The changes aim to protect the right to religious freedom and peaceful mourning.

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