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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Passed
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT ENTITLED An Act to increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.
AI Summary
This bill amends an existing South Dakota law, specifically section 22-19B-4, to increase the penalty for intentionally preventing someone from practicing their religion. Currently, this act is a Class 6 felony, which is a serious crime. The bill proposes to make this offense punishable by a higher penalty, though the exact new penalty is not detailed in the provided text, only that it is an "increase." The law defines this offense as using threats or violence to stop someone from performing a lawful act that their religion requires or suggests.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Jim Mehlhaff (R)*,
Scott Odenbach (R)*,
Casey Crabtree (R),
Randy Deibert (R),
Tim Goodwin (R),
Jon Hansen (R),
Amber Hulse (R),
Kevin Jensen (R),
Al Novstrup (R),
Marty Overweg (R),
Carl Perry (R),
Tim Reisch (R),
Matt Roby (R),
Last Action
Delivered to the Governor on March 04, 2026 S.J. 455 (on 03/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/27079 |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/305255.pdf |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/296645.pdf |
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