West Virginia SB1026 increases penalties for disturbing religious worship, including virtual gatherings.

West Virginia SB1026 establishes the crime of disturbing a lawful meeting, specifically targeting disruptions of religious worship. The bill sets penalties for those who obstruct or interfere with religious gatherings, whether in person or virtually. Disturbing a lawful meeting is classified as a misdemeanor, escalating to a felony if the disruption targets a religious assembly. The law applies to actions committed with the intent to prevent, disrupt, or interfere with the meeting, including those using electronic devices.

West Virginia SB1026 increases penalties for disturbing religious worship, including virtual gatherings.

West Virginia SB1026 establishes the crime of disturbing a lawful meeting, specifically targeting disruptions of religious worship. The bill sets penalties for those who obstruct or interfere with religious gatherings, whether in person or virtually. Disturbing a lawful meeting is classified as a misdemeanor, escalating to a felony if the disruption targets a religious assembly. The law applies to actions committed with the intent to prevent, disrupt, or interfere with the meeting, including those using electronic devices.