Crime of disruption of worship services establishment

This bill creates a new criminal offense for intentionally disrupting worship services at religious establishments in Minnesota. It applies to individuals who enter a clearly marked place of worship with the intent to disrupt a scheduled service and commit a crime there, classifying the first offense as a gross misdemeanor and repeat offenses as a felony punishable by up to five years in prison or a fine of $10,000. The law defines a religious establishment as a building used for worship services by a religious organization that is clearly identified with a posted sign or other means. The provisions will take effect on August 1, 2026, and only apply to crimes committed on or after that date.