2006 Senate Bill 1228

Ban funeral demonstrations

Introduced in the Senate

April 25, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Laura Toy (R-6)

To prohibit holding a political demonstration within 500 feet of a funeral or burial service, making any statement or gesture intended to intimidate, threaten, or harass a person involved in a funeral or burial service; or engage in any other conduct that would disturb, disrupt, or adversely affect a funeral or burial service. Violators would be subject to two years in prison and a $5,000 fine, and double that for a second offense.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs