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Senate panel approves limits on protests near places of worship

A state Senate committee approved a bill that would set a required distance for protests held outside religious institutions, but the measure must still clear the full Legislature.

Published Jun 16, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A California Senate panel approved a bill that would require protesters outside churches, synagogues and other places of worship to keep a set distance. The measure still needs approval from the full California Legislature before it would take effect.