Prohibits disruption of religious services and provides civil remedies.
The Right to Worship Act aims to protect the right to the free exercise of religion by prohibiting certain disruptive activities near houses of worship. It defines "disrupt" and "impede" in relation to religious services and sets civil fines for violations. The act allows for civil actions by aggrieved individuals and state attorneys general, with potential for injunctive relief and damages. It also includes rules for determining when conduct constitutes a disruption and ensures that the act does not interfere with lawful speech or permitted activities.
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