This bill prohibits individuals from picketing or protesting at a residence with the intent to harass, intimidate, or disturb the occupants. Violations of this prohibition are classified as Class C misdemeanors, with subsequent violations classified as Class B misdemeanors. Before making an arrest, law enforcement officers must instruct the person to disperse peacefully and give them a reasonable amount of time to comply. Additionally, municipalities and counties are allowed to adopt ordinances or resolutions that establish reasonable regulations on the time frame and noise level of picketing or protesting in residential areas. Violations of these regulations are enforced in the same manner as violations of the prohibition.

This bill defines new offenses related to picketing and protesting at residences and allows municipalities and counties to establish regulations on picketing and protesting in residential areas. It classifies violations of the prohibition as Class C misdemeanors, with subsequent violations as Class B misdemeanors. The bill also provides for the enforcement of violations of local ordinances or resolutions related to picketing and protesting. The bill does not require any new or increased expenditure of local funds and is therefore exempt from certain constitutional requirements. The bill will become effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor or its otherwise becoming law.