SB113 increases the penalty for preventing someone from practicing their religion through threats or violence, changing it from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony. This means people convicted of interfering with others' religious practices will face more serious criminal charges and harsher penalties, including potential prison time.
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This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 514
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 455
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 493
Signed by the President S.J. 434
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 48, NAYS 18. H.J. 460
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2. H.J. 29
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 238
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 4. S.J. 185
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 12
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 92
Prime sponsor · Sen.
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Prime sponsor · Rep.
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Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass