Establishes the crime of trespass upon a place of worship with intent to disrupt services, menace, harass, or intimidate.

South Dakota HB1124 establishes the crime of trespass upon a place of worship with intent to disrupt worship services, menace or harass congregants or employees, or for political intimidation. A violation is a Class 5 felony. The bill defines "place of worship" as a structure where people regularly assemble for worship, ceremonies, rituals, and education relating to a particular form or religious belief. The bill declares an emergency, effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Establishes the crime of trespass upon a place of worship with intent to disrupt services, menace, harass, or intimidate.

South Dakota HB1124 establishes the crime of trespass upon a place of worship with intent to disrupt worship services, menace or harass congregants or employees, or for political intimidation. A violation is a Class 5 felony. The bill defines "place of worship" as a structure where people regularly assemble for worship, ceremonies, rituals, and education relating to a particular form or religious belief. The bill declares an emergency, effective immediately upon passage and approval.