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Increased Penalties for Attacks on Pregnancy Centers and Places of Worship.

This new law increases penalties for attacks on facilities offering pregnancy support and places of religious worship. This means that individuals committing such acts will face stricter legal consequences, aiming to enhance the safety of these locations and the people who use them.
Key points
Increased prison sentences up to 3 years for first offenses involving attacks on pregnancy support centers or places of worship, if not solely non-violent obstructions.
Raised civil penalties to $20,000 per violation for conduct involving these facilities.
Introduction of a minimum 7-year prison sentence for destruction of buildings, vehicles, or property belonging to pregnancy support centers or places of worship.
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Print number: 118_HR_1771
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Process start date: 2023-03-23