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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 82(R)

House Bill 718

House Author:  Fletcher et al.

Effective:  9-1-11

Senate Sponsor:  Birdwell


            House Bill 718 amends the Penal Code to extend the period during which a person engaged in picketing within 1,000 feet of a facility or cemetery being used for a funeral service commits the offense of funeral service disruption from one hour before the service begins until one hour after the service is completed to three hours before the service begins until three hours after the service is completed.