Oklahoma bill to criminalize church disruptions heads to Gov. Stitt’s desk

Oklahoma bill to criminalize church disruptions heads to Gov. Stitt’s desk

Senate Bill 743, which aims to protect religious services from disruptions, has passed the Oklahoma Senate and is now awaiting Gov. Kevin Stitt's signature.

Pro Tem Paxton, Sen. Gollihare Comment on Governor Stitt Signing Bill to Protect Places of Worship

Pro Tem Paxton, Sen. Gollihare Comment on Governor Stitt Signing Bill to Protect Places of Worship Alex.Gerszewski Fri, 02/06/2026 - 18:01 OKLAHOMA CITY - Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, and Sen. Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, today commended Governor Kevin Stitt for signing Senate Bill 743, legislation that increases penalties for individuals who intentionally disrupt worship services.  “I applaud Governor Stitt for taking this seriously and si…