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GA HB1606

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the new criminal offense of "disruption of a worship service" in Georgia, effective July 1, 2026

  • Prohibits intentionally entering a church to disrupt services, engaging in unlawful protest/riot/disorderly conduct inside, harassing worship participants, or obstructing access to church property during scheduled worship services

  • Defines "church" broadly to include any religious society or denomination, as well as church buildings, mosques, synagogues, and other religious real property

  • Defines "unlawful protest" as three or more individuals gathering with common purpose to create intentional disturbance, interruption, or breach of peace

  • Penalties include fines up to $5,000, imprisonment of 1-5 years, or both

Legislative Description

Crimes; offense of disruption of a worship service; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

4/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Non-Civil3/31/2026

Full Bill Text

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