HB8239Introduced in the House
SACRED Act Safeguarding Access to Congregations and Religious Establishments from Disruption Act
Introduced by Thomas Suozzi, District NY-3
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit harassment of persons lawfully exercising or seeking to exercise the First Amendment right of religious freedom at a place of religious worship, within a distance of 100 feet or closer to such place of religious worship, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
April 9, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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