Increases penalty for preventing religious practice through threats or violence in South Dakota.

South Dakota SB113 elevates the penalty for intentionally preventing another person from practicing their religion through threats or violence from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony. This change underscores the state's commitment to protecting religious freedom and ensuring that acts of intimidation or coercion aimed at religious practices are met with stricter consequences.

Increases penalty for preventing religious practice through threats or violence in South Dakota.

South Dakota SB113 elevates the penalty for intentionally preventing another person from practicing their religion through threats or violence from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony. This change underscores the state's commitment to protecting religious freedom and ensuring that acts of intimidation or coercion aimed at religious practices are met with stricter consequences.