South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 156: modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.

Passed one chamber Last action February 26, 2026: Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2 H.J. 33

Plain-language summary

SB 156 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor. Primary sponsor: Tim Goodwin (Republican), Taffy Howard (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Lana Greenfield (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Liz Larson (Democratic), Scott Moore (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2 H.J. 33.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tim Goodwin (Republican); Taffy Howard (Republican); Bobbi Andera (Republican); Heather Baxter (Republican); and 5 more.