DISTURBING THE PEACE – Amends existing law to provide for disturbing the peace of a religious worship, meeting, or event.

This Idaho bill (H 571) amends a misdemeanor law to specifically protect religious gatherings. It prohibits intentionally disrupting the solemn atmosphere of religious worship, meetings, or events - whether held at a place of worship or an off-site location - through actions like profane language, rude behavior, unnecessary noise, or obstruction. The law applies to anyone disturbing these gatherings, with violations classified as misdemeanors. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.