Alabama House committee OKs bill criminalizing intentional church service disruptions

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 289

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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An Alabama House committee Wednesday approved legislation that would make it a crime to intentionally disrupt a church service.

HB 363, sponsored by Rep. Greg Barnes, R-Jasper, would make it a Class C felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, to intentionally disrupt the proceedings in a house of worship by engaging in “riot, unlawful protest, or disorderly conduct” or by harassing people who attend the service.

“This bill does not impede …

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