Relates to certain crimes of interference with access to places of religious worship; expands interference to include groups of two or more people demonstrating or preparing to demonstrate one hundred feet outside of places of religious worship.

New York Assembly Bill A10548, introduced on March 13, 2026, seeks to expand the definition of interference with access to places of religious worship. Specifically, it would make it a crime for groups of two or more people to demonstrate or prepare to demonstrate within 100 feet of such places. This includes areas like parking lot entrances and driveways associated with religious facilities. ([nysenate.gov](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A10548?utm_source=openai))

While there is no direct media coverage of Bill A10548, similar legislative efforts in New York have received support. For instance, a bill to legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill patients was approved by lawmakers, reflecting a trend toward enacting laws that address specific societal concerns. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/5bc8288ebcaf194f8a655c8549153ce0?utm_source=openai))

No direct media coverage of Bill A10548 is available. However, similar legislative proposals, such as a bill to make 'masked harassment' a crime, have faced criticism from civil liberties advocates. Concerns include potential infringements on free speech rights and selective enforcement. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/27a0a1c94581492f1df3a2d99a2f6636?utm_source=openai))