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MO SB755

Bill

Status

Passed

7/10/2012

Primary Sponsor

Robert Mayer

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds section 574.035 to Missouri law establishing the "House of Worship Protection Act"

  • Defines "house of worship" as any church, synagogue, mosque, or other building or place used for religious worship, instruction, or religious purpose

  • Makes it illegal to intentionally and unreasonably disturb a house of worship through profane discourse, rude or indecent behavior, or noise that disrupts worship services

  • Makes it illegal to intentionally injure, intimidate, or interfere with persons exercising religious freedom or seeking access to a house of worship through force, threat, or physical obstruction

  • Establishes penalties: first offense is a class B misdemeanor, second offense is a class A misdemeanor, and third or subsequent offenses are class D felonies

Legislative Description

Enacts the "House of Worship Protection Act"

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/10/2012

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Review5/15/2012
Crime Prevention And Public Safety4/12/2012
Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence2/9/2012

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