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

SB 287 prohibits physically blocking access to or exit from religious facilities, such as places of worship, cemeteries, religious schools, or their adjacent grounds. It makes it a misdemeanor to intentionally detain, obstruct, or hinder someone’s entry or exit through physical means. The law excludes facility leaders, their agents, law enforcement, and protects free speech and labor picketing. Violators face up to 90 days in jail or a $1,000 fine. The bill directly affects individuals who physically interfere with access to these religious spaces.