HB750Introduced in the House of Delegates
Criminal Law - Obstruction or Interference With Exercise of Religious Beliefs - Prohibition
Introduced by Samuel Rosenberg, District 41
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibiting a person from using force, threat of force, or physical obstruction to interfere with or physically injure another while the other is lawfully exercising or attempting to lawfully exercise religious beliefs at a place of religious worship; and providing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment of up to 90 days or a fine of up to $1,000, or both.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 424
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
45
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Favorable with Amendments {193325/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (132-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 424
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