SB5436Introduced in the Senate
Interfering with access to a place of religious worship.
Introduced by Jesse Salomon, District 32
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Interfering with access to a place of religious worship.
Where it stands
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
March 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Committee on Community Safety: do pass with amendment(s) · February 24, 2026
8
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jenny Graham | 006B | No |
| Brian Burnett | 012A | Yes |
| Tarra Simmons | 023A | Yes |
| Lauren Davis | 032B | Yes |
| Edwin Obras | 033A | Yes |
| Daniel Griffey | 035A | Yes |
| Mary Fosse | 038B | Yes |
| Roger Goodman | 045A | Yes |
| Darya Farivar | 046B | Yes |
Bill history
First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM.
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM.
LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
1st substitute bill substituted
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
First reading, referred to Community Safety.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 4:00 PM.
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM.
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.
Rules suspended.
Returned to second reading for amendment.
Floor amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
First reading, referred to Community Safety.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 4:00 PM.
CS - Majority; do pass with amendment
Minority; do not pass.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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