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MO HB2117
Bill
Status
2/11/2010
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Stevenson
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AI Summary
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Creates new crime of "disturbing a worship service" for knowingly disturbing, interrupting, or disquieting religious assemblies through profane discourse, rude or indecent behavior, or noise within or near a place of worship
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First offense is a class C misdemeanor, second offense is a class B misdemeanor, and third or subsequent offense is a class A misdemeanor
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Allows aggrieved persons to pursue civil action for injunctive relief, compensatory and punitive damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees
Legislative Description
Creates the crime of disturbing a worship service when a person knowingly disturbs, interrupts, or disquiets any assembly of people met for religious worship by specified actions
Last Action
Referred: Judiciary (H)
5/14/2010