increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.

Summary

The bill changes South Dakota law so that anyone who uses threats or violence to stop a person from performing a lawful religious act will be charged with a Class 6 felony instead of a Class 1 misdemeanor. It targets violent or threatening interference with religious practice and raises the seriousness of the crime.

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