S12962026 Regular Session
Amends existing law to provide for criminal trespass of a church and to provide a penalty.
CRIMINAL TRESPASS -- Amends existing law to provide for criminal trespass of a church and to provide a penalty.
CRIMINAL TRESPASS
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Inlightofincreasinganimusandthreatsagainstreligiousworshiparoundthecountry,thislegislationrecognizes a specific criminal trespass offense for entering or remaining on the premises of a church or house of worship while the individual's presence is clearly not permitted. To be convicted, an individual must also be proven to possess the specific intent to intimidate, harass, or disrupt a religious service or assemblage.
LATEST ACTION
Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
SPONSORS
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2026
- Chamber
- senate
- Status date
- Feb 13, 2026