Minnesota SF5016 establishes the crime of disrupting worship services in religious establishments.

Minnesota SF5016 amends the state's criminal code to establish the crime of disrupting worship services. A person who enters a religious establishment with the intent to disrupt a scheduled 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. A "religious establishment" is defined as a building used for worship services by a religious organization and clearly identified as such by a posted sign or other means.

Minnesota SF5016 establishes the crime of disrupting worship services in religious establishments.

Minnesota SF5016 amends the state's criminal code to establish the crime of disrupting worship services. A person who enters a religious establishment with the intent to disrupt a scheduled 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. A "religious establishment" is defined as a building used for worship services by a religious organization and clearly identified as such by a posted sign or other means.