Minnesota HF4095 establishes the crime of disrupting worship services in religious establishments.

Minnesota HF4095 amends state law to establish the crime of disrupting worship services. A person who enters a religious establishment with the intent to disrupt a worship service and commits a crime within the establishment is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. A second or subsequent offense is a felony, punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. The bill defines a "religious establishment" as a building used for worship services by a religious organization and clearly identified as such. The changes take effect August 1, 2026.

Minnesota HF4095 establishes the crime of disrupting worship services in religious establishments.

Minnesota HF4095 amends state law to establish the crime of disrupting worship services. A person who enters a religious establishment with the intent to disrupt a worship service and commits a crime within the establishment is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. A second or subsequent offense is a felony, punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. The bill defines a "religious establishment" as a building used for worship services by a religious organization and clearly identified as such. The changes take effect August 1, 2026.