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Prohibiting disorderly conduct related to religious services, and providing penalties
Sponsored by Rep. Carter F. Nordman (R)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 18, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 25, 2026
- Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary People who intentionally disrupt a religious service by making loud noise, blocking entrances, or scaring others would face a new, stricter penalty. Instead of smaller punishments, this change would make such actions a class “D” felony. This means someone convicted could face up to five years in prison and a significant fine.1
Read the official explanation
Under current law, disorderly conduct is punishable by a range of penalties from simple misdemeanor to class “C” felony based on the nature of the offense (Code sections 723.4 and 723.5). This bill provides that a person who intentionally obstructs, prevents, or interferes with the orderly conduct of a religious service or assembly, including by creating persistent or unreasonable noise, physically obstructing an entrance, or creating a reasonable apprehension of danger among congregants, is guilty of a class “D” felony. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245.
House subcommittee
Named February 25, 2026. On March 11, 2026 it recommended passage.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: March 11, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site