Republican bill creates crime for disrupting religious worship

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 397

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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A Hamilton County Republican is sponsoring legislation making it a state crime to disrupt religious services.

State Rep. Greg Martin of Hixson filed House Bill 2264, creating a Class B misdemeanor for deliberately interfering with religious services and activities, giving state and local law enforcement authority to respond and arrest protesters. The measure would make it illegal to trespass on or hold disruptive demonstrations in a place of worship or disturb or obstruct order …

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