SB 113·SD·senate
increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.
Signed into LawFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: Mehlhaff
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Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-10
Mar 10, 2026
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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