South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 113: increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 113 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion. Primary sponsor: Jim Mehlhaff (Republican), Scott Odenbach (Republican), Casey Crabtree (Republican), Randy Deibert (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Jon Hansen (Republican), Amber Hulse (Republican), Kevin Jensen (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Marty Overweg (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Tim Reisch (Republican), Matt Roby (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-10 S.J. 514.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Mehlhaff | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Scott Odenbach | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Casey Crabtree | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Randy Deibert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Tim Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Jon Hansen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Amber Hulse | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Kevin Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Al Novstrup | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Marty Overweg | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Tim Reisch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Matt Roby | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-10 S.J. 514
- Delivered to the Governor on 2026-03-04 S.J. 455
- Signed by the Speaker H.J. 493
- Signed by the President S.J. 434
- House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 48, NAYS 18 H.J. 460
- Judiciary Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2 H.J. 29
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 238
- Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 4 S.J. 185
- Judiciary Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 S.J. 12
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 92