Minnesota HF5035 establishes the crime of disrupting worship services in religious establishments.

Minnesota HF5035 amends state law to establish the crime of disrupting worship services. It defines a "religious establishment" as a building used for worship services by a religious organization and clearly identified as such. Entering a religious establishment with the intent to disrupt a worship service and committing a crime within the establishment is 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 law takes effect August 1, 2026.

Minnesota HF5035 establishes the crime of disrupting worship services in religious establishments.

Minnesota HF5035 amends state law to establish the crime of disrupting worship services. It defines a "religious establishment" as a building used for worship services by a religious organization and clearly identified as such. Entering a religious establishment with the intent to disrupt a worship service and committing a crime within the establishment is 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 law takes effect August 1, 2026.