This bill establishes a new section in Iowa law that specifically addresses disorderly conduct related to religious services. It prohibits individuals from intentionally engaging in conduct that obstructs, prevents, or interferes with the orderly conduct of a religious service or assembly. This includes actions such as creating persistent or unreasonable noise, physically obstructing entrances, or instilling a reasonable apprehension of danger among congregants.

Violations of this new provision are classified as a class D felony, which carries a penalty of confinement for up to five years and a fine ranging from $1,025 to $10,245. This change represents a shift from the current law, where disorderly conduct can be punished as a simple misdemeanor to a class C felony, depending on the nature of the offense.