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Enhanced Protection for Pregnancy Centers and Places of Worship

This act increases penalties for attacks on facilities providing abortion-alternative counseling and places of religious worship. It aims to enhance the safety of these locations and their users by imposing stricter legal consequences for offenders. Citizens may experience an increased sense of security in these places.
Key points
Increased prison sentences (up to 3 years) for first offenses involving attacks on pregnancy resource centers and places of worship, if not solely non-violent obstruction.
Higher financial penalties (up to $20,000 per violation) for attacks on these facilities.
Stricter penalties for destruction of buildings, vehicles, and property if they are pregnancy resource centers or places of worship (minimum 7 years imprisonment).
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4538
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Process start date: 2022-07-14