Federal HB8239, the SACRED Act, aims to protect individuals exercising religious freedom at places of worship from harassment within 100 feet of such.

Federal HB8239, known as the SACRED Act, seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit harassment of individuals exercising or seeking to exercise their First Amendment right to religious freedom at places of worship. The bill defines harassment as conduct that causes reasonable fear of physical harm or substantial emotional distress. It also outlines penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment. The SACRED Act allows aggrieved individuals or entities to pursue civil actions for relief, including injunctive relief and compensatory damages.

Federal HB8239, the SACRED Act, aims to protect individuals exercising religious freedom at places of worship from harassment within 100 feet of such.

Federal HB8239, known as the SACRED Act, seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit harassment of individuals exercising or seeking to exercise their First Amendment right to religious freedom at places of worship. The bill defines harassment as conduct that causes reasonable fear of physical harm or substantial emotional distress. It also outlines penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment. The SACRED Act allows aggrieved individuals or entities to pursue civil actions for relief, including injunctive relief and compensatory damages.