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MD · SB177INTRO · 0 COSPONSORS

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

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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.

Source: OpenStates · fetched May 12, 2026

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