This bill proposes to amend Title 13, Chapter 29 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section that specifically addresses the offense of disturbing a religious service. Under the new law, a person would be deemed to have committed the offense if they knowingly disturb or disquiet a religious assembly through indecent behavior, profane discourse, or unnecessary noise, either within the place of worship or in close proximity to it.

Additionally, the bill classifies the act of disturbing a religious service as a class 1 misdemeanor, thereby establishing a legal framework for addressing such disturbances. This insertion adds clarity to the existing statutes regarding public order offenses by explicitly defining the parameters and penalties associated with disturbing religious services, which are not currently specified in the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-2931