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House approves change to disturbing‑the‑peace law to cover malicious disruptions at religious services amid constitutional concerns
Summary
Lawmakers approved House Bill 6‑15 to clarify Idaho’s disturbing‑the‑peace provisions to cover malicious, willful disruptions of religious worship; opponents warned the language could be vague and criminalize speech, while supporters said unconstitutional language was removed; the bill passed 64‑5‑1.
The House voted to pass House Bill 6‑15 after a floor debate that split along concerns about constitutional vagueness and supporters’ assertions the bill was narrowed to target malicious, loud disruptions of religious services.
The bill sponsor told members the measure clarifies disturbing‑the‑peace law to make clear persons who maliciously and willfully disturb an assemblage gathered for religious worship can be charged with a…
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