PA HB2318

Creates new criminal offense under Title 18 § 5508.1 for intentionally preventing, disrupting, or materially interfering with religious worship services or access to places of worship

Criminalizes knowingly remaining inside a place of worship after being lawfully told to leave when doing so materially interrupts religious activities (third-degree misdemeanor)

Criminalizes using force, threats, or physical obstruction to injure, intimidate, or interfere with worshippers, or to block entry/exit from religious sites (second-degree misdemeanor)

Defines "physical obstruction" as conduct significantly impeding entrance or exit, including chaining, group standing, barricading, or using vehicles/equipment

Takes effect 60 days after enactment