SB113

Increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.

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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.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

48 Yea

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18 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

Feb 3

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 10

Senate

Signed by the Governor on March 10, 2026 S.J. 514

Mar 4

Senate

Delivered to the Governor on March 04, 2026 S.J. 455

Mar 3

House

Signed by the Speaker H.J. 493