Prohibiting disorderly conduct related to religious services, and providing penalties

Progress

1. Introduced
   February 18, 2026
2. Subcommittee
   March 11, 2026
3. Committee
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4. Passed House
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5. Passed Senate
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6. Signed
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Died at end of session The General Assembly adjourned on May 3, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

Under current law, disorderly conduct is punishable by a range of penalties from simple misdemeanor to class “C” felony based on the nature of the offense (Code sections 723.4 and 723.5). This bill provides that a person who intentionally obstructs, prevents, or interferes with the orderly conduct of a religious service or assembly, including by creating persistent or unreasonable noise, physically obstructing an entrance, or creating a reasonable apprehension of danger among congregants, is guilty of a class “D” felony. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text