HB1124

Establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency.

Introduced·1/23/26

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.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
14
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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48 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 2

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Feb 4

House

House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 21, NAYS 48. H.J. 225

Feb 2

House

Scheduled for hearing

Feb 2

House

Judiciary Motion to amend, Passed H.J. 6 Amendment 1124A