Maryland SB177 prohibits obstructing or interfering with the exercise of religious beliefs by preventing access to religious facilities.

Maryland SB177 makes it illegal to physically detain, obstruct, or impede someone from entering or exiting a religious facility. It also bans defacing, damaging, or threatening to deface, damage, or destroy property owned, leased, or used by a religious entity, including schools, educational facilities, community centers, and adjacent grounds. Violators face misdemeanor charges, with penalties including up to 30 days in jail, a fine up to $1,000, or both. The law exempts certain officials and law enforcement officers and does not prohibit speech or labor dispute picketing.

Maryland SB177 prohibits obstructing or interfering with the exercise of religious beliefs by preventing access to religious facilities.

Maryland SB177 makes it illegal to physically detain, obstruct, or impede someone from entering or exiting a religious facility. It also bans defacing, damaging, or threatening to deface, damage, or destroy property owned, leased, or used by a religious entity, including schools, educational facilities, community centers, and adjacent grounds. Violators face misdemeanor charges, with penalties including up to 30 days in jail, a fine up to $1,000, or both. The law exempts certain officials and law enforcement officers and does not prohibit speech or labor dispute picketing.