Creating the crime of interference with the conduct of a religious assembly, providing criminal penalties therefor and providing for a civil cause of action for damages.

This bill creates new crimes for interfering with religious services or damaging religious property, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the severity and prior offenses. It also allows individuals harmed by such actions to sue for damages, including attorney fees, and gives the Attorney General the power to prosecute these cases, especially when they involve multiple counties. The bill amends existing laws related to criminal desecration and the Attorney General's prosecution powers.

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