Criminal Law - Interference With Access to or Egress From a Religious Facility - Prohibition

HB 305 prohibits physically blocking access to or egress from religious facilities, such as places of worship, cemeteries, or religious schools. It makes it a misdemeanor to intentionally detain or obstruct someone entering or exiting such a facility, punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $1,000 fine. The law excludes facility staff, law enforcement officers, and protected speech from the prohibition. This directly affects individuals who physically interfere with access to religious sites, while preserving rights to free expression.