establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency.

Summary

The bill makes it a Class 5 felony to enter or remain on a place of worship—or within 1,000 feet of it—when the purpose is to disrupt services, harass congregants or staff, or use political intimidation or fear of violence. It defines a “place of worship” as a building where people regularly gather for religious worship, ceremonies, rituals, or education and that a reasonable person would recognize as such. The law takes effect right away under an emergency declaration.

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