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Maryland General Assembly · SB0177 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 425 (Chapter 425)

Criminal Law - Obstruction or Interference With Exercise of Religious Beliefs - Prohibition

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Officially: “Criminal Law - Obstruction or Interference With Exercise of Religious Beliefs - Prohibition Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Prohibiting a person from using force, threat of force, or physical obstruction to interfere with or physically injure another while the other is lawfully exercising or attempting to lawfully exercise religious beliefs at a place of religious worship; and establishing that a violation of the Act is a misdemeanor with a penalty of imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both on conviction.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Jan 20, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 1, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 20, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 22, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 24, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 1, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 16, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 17, 2026

The numbers

1
sponsor on the bill

Sponsors

Senator West
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 425 (as of Aug 30, 2026).