SB113Introduced in the Senate
Increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.
Introduced by Jim Mehlhaff, District 24
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on March 10, 2026 S.J. 514
March 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Do Pass · February 26, 2026
48
Yes
18
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
70 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Manhart | 1 | Yes |
| Nick Fosness | 1 | Yes |
| David Kull | 2 | Yes |
| John Sjaarda | 2 | No |
| Al Novstrup | 3 | Yes |
| Brandei Schaefbauer | 3 | No |
| Dylan Jordan | 4 | No |
| Kent Roe | 4 | Yes |
| Josephine Garcia | 5 | No |
| Matt Roby | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 92
Scheduled for hearing
Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 12
Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 4. S.J. 185
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 238
Scheduled for hearing
Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2. H.J. 29
House of Representatives Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 48, NAYS 18. H.J. 460
Signed by the President S.J. 434
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 493
Delivered to the Governor on March 04, 2026 S.J. 455
Signed by the Governor on March 10, 2026 S.J. 514
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