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SC S0934
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Leber
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of disturbing religious worship to include disrupting virtual religious meetings conducted via video conference, teleconference, or other electronic devices
- Explicitly covers disturbances occurring on the property of a tax-exempt place of worship, not just inside the building itself
- Upgrades the offense from a misdemeanor to a felony with imprisonment of up to five years, replacing the previous maximum of one year
- Retains existing prohibitions against entering religious meetings while intoxicated, selling or using alcohol at such gatherings, and using blasphemous, profane, or obscene language near places of worship
- Maintains the fine range of $20 to $100 for violations
Legislative Description
Disturbing Religious Worship
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
2/18/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/18/2026
Full Bill Text
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