SB1026

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.