South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota HB1124: establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency.
Status: In committee, February 4, 2026
What the bill says
An Act to establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency.
From the engrossed text, February 2, 2026:
An Act to establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 22-35: [ADDED: No person may enter or remain on the premises of any place of worship, or within fifty feet of any egress of any place of worship, one hour before or after a worship service, with the intent to] [ADDED: disrupt worship services at the place of worship, menace or harass congregants or employees of the place of worship, or for the purpose of political intimidation of or the incitement of fear of violence in those attending the place of worship. A violation of this section is a Class 5 felony.] [ADDED: For purposes of this section, "place of worship" means a structure where people regularly assemble for worship, ceremonies, rituals, and education relating to a particular form or religious belief, and which a reasonable person would conclude is a place of worship by reason of design, signs, or architectural or other features.] Section 2. [ADDED: Whereas, this Act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act shall be in full …
Sponsors
- Brandei Schaefbauer (R, HD-003) · primary sponsor
- Bobbi Andera (R, HD-010)
- Aaron Aylward (R, HD-006)
- Timothy Goodwin (R, HD-030)
- Tamara Grove (R, SD-026)
- Jana Hunt (R, HD-028)
- Phil Jensen (R, 33)
- Dylan Jordan (R, HD-004)
- Logan Manhart (R, HD-001)
- Scott Moore (R, HD-023)
- Al Novstrup (R, HD-003)
- Carl Perry (R, 03)
Latest actions
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Motion to amend
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : Referred to Judiciary
- : First Reading House
Votes
- Do Pass Amended (February 9, 2026): 21 yea, 48 nay, failed
- Do Pass Amended (February 2, 2026): 7 yea, 4 nay, passed
Subjects: Crimes, Trespass, Penalty, Speech and Expression, Emergency Clause, Religion
Common questions
- What is HB1124?
- HB1124 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency.
- What does HB1124 do?
- In its own words: An Act to establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency.
- What is the status of HB1124?
- In committee as of February 4, 2026. Latest action: Do Pass Amended (February 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1124?
- Brandei Schaefbauer (R, HD-003), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1124?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27105
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.