S1296Introduced in the Senate
Amends existing law to provide for criminal trespass of a church and to provide a penalty.
Introduced by State Affairs Committee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
CRIMINAL TRESPASS -- Amends existing law to provide for criminal trespass of a church and to provide a penalty.
Where it stands
Session Law Chapter 78 Effective: 07/01/2026
March 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · March 17, 2026
70
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
70 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Sauter | 001A | Yes |
| Cornel Rasor | 001B | Yes |
| Heather Scott | 002A | Yes |
| Dale Hawkins | 002B | Yes |
| Vito Barbieri | 003A | Yes |
| Jordan Redman | 003B | Yes |
| Joe Alfieri | 004A | Yes |
| Elaine Price | 004B | Yes |
| Ron Mendive | 005A | Yes |
| Tony Wisniewski | 005B | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
Read second time; filed for Third Reading
Read third time in full -- PASSED 33-0-2
Title apvd
to House
Received from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
Read First Time, Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Friday, March 13, 2026
U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, March 16, 2026
U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
Read Third Time in Full -- PASSED 70-0-0
Title apvd
to Senate
Returned From House Passed; referred to enrolling
Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
Session Law Chapter 78 Effective: 07/01/2026
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