Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signs bill into law criminalizing disruptions at worship services
By Jessica Schambach, Abigail Ogle
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Oklahoma (KHBS, KHOG) — Senate Bill 743, which makes it a crime to disrupt worship services in Oklahoma, has been signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt following a vote by the Oklahoma Senate.
The law makes it a crime to use profanity, commit rude or indecent acts, or make unnecessary noise during worship services.
“Senate Bill 743 creates enhanced penalties for unlawful disruption of a worship service, including up to a $500 fine or up to one year in county jail for a first offense. A second or subsequent offense is a felony punishable by up to a $1,000 fine, up to two years in prison, or both. Under the legislation, protesters within 100 feet of a place of worship must maintain at least eight feet of distance from individuals entering or exiting, unless consent to approach is given,” state lawmakers said in a news release.
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