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AL HB363
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Greg Barnes
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AI Summary
- Creates new crime of "disruption of a worship service" for knowingly entering a church building, mosque, synagogue, or other religious property with intent to disrupt during a scheduled worship service
- Prohibited conduct includes engaging in riot, disorderly conduct, harassment of worship participants, or obstructing ingress/egress to the religious property
- Violation classified as a Class C felony
- Passed Alabama House on February 24, 2026, with 75 yeas, 27 nays, and 2 abstentions
- Effective date: October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Crimes; crime of disruption of a worship service, established; criminal penalty, provided
Crimes & Offenses
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
3/3/2026
Committee Referrals
County and Municipal Government2/25/2026
Public Safety and Homeland Security1/29/2026
Full Bill Text
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