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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2017 - 2018
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | January 25, 2017 09:37 AM |
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| From: | Representative Marcy Toepel |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Funeral Protest Legislation (Formerly HB 2209) |
| I, along with Rep. Milne, will be re-introducing funeral protest legislation (previously HB 2209). Families and loved ones, already dealing with the horrific tragedy of losing someone close to them, should not have to endure further grief and discomfort from those whom do not respect a funeral’s place and role as time when individuals should be able to pay their last respects in peace. This is why we believe that current law must be strengthened in order to protect the families and loved ones suffering through a grieving process. We will be offering a two bill package in order to accomplish this objective. Under current law, individuals commit a third degree misdemeanor[1] if they engage in demonstration activities within 500 feet of any cemetery, mortuary, church or other location being utilized for the purposes of a commemorative service within one hour prior to, during and one hour following the commemorative service. My legislation will change the grading of a violation of this statute from a third degree misdemeanor to a second degree misdemeanor[2]. Representative Milne's legislation will increase the distance that the demonstrators must remain from 500 feet to 1000 feet of any cemetery, mortuary, church or other location being utilized for the purposes of a commemorative service. We welcome your cosponsorship of these pieces of legislation. Thank you! |
Introduced as HB717