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MD SB287

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris West

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits intentionally physically detaining, obstructing, impeding, or hindering another person from entering or exiting a religious facility, whether acting alone or with others

  • Defines "religious facility" broadly to include places of worship, cemeteries, religious schools, educational facilities, community centers, and adjacent grounds owned, leased, or used by religious entities

  • Violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days imprisonment, a fine up to $1,000, or both

  • Exempts the facility's chief executive officer, their designees, facility agents, and law enforcement officers from the prohibition

  • Does not prohibit speech; effective October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Criminal Law - Interference With Access to or Egress From a Religious Facility - Prohibition

Cemeteries

Last Action

Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.

1/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings1/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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