2009 House Bill 4537

Authorize jail for wilfully disrupting a religious service

Introduced in the House

March 10, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Rick Jones (R-71)

To authorize up to 93 days in jail and a $5,000 penalty for wilfully disrupting a religious service. The bill was introduced after homosexual activists disrupted services in a Lansing area Christian service in 2008.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Aug. 25, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.