Increase penalty for disturbing a lawful meeting in certain cases

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill makes it a fourth‑degree misdemeanor to disturb any lawful meeting, but upgrades the offense to a first‑degree felony when the disturbance is intended to disrupt a religious worship assembly, either in person at a tax‑exempt place of worship or via a virtual meeting. It targets actions that obstruct, interfere, or offend the sensibilities of the group.

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Hearings

• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 194, H. B. No. 926, H. B. No. 571, H. B. No. 806, Sub. S. B. No. 146, S. B. No. 277, S. B. No. 224, Sub. S. B. No. 393, H. B. No. 728, H. B. No. 662, H. B. No. 295, H. B. No. 808, H. B. No. 713, H. B. No. 855
  House Judiciary · Nov 10, 2026

History

1. Feb 4, 2026Referred to committee
2. Jan 29, 2026Introduced

Sponsors

• Tex Fischer (R) · sponsor
• Angela N. King
• Beth Lear
• D. J. Swearingen
• Gary Click
• Heidi Workman
• Jennifer Gross
• Jodi Salvo
• Johnathan Newman
• Josh Williams
• Kevin Ritter
• Levi Dean
• Marilyn John
• Mark Hiner
• Mark Johnson
• Michael D. Dovilla
• Monica Robb Blasdel
• Nick Santucci
• Rodney Creech
• Roy Klopfenstein
• Thomas Hall
• Tim Barhorst
• Ty D. Mathews

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