House Bill 1124

  • Status: Introduced
  • Position: Oppose
  • Bill Number: HB 1124
  • Session: 2026
  • Latest Update: January 27, 2026
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Summary

Background: House Bill 1124 is an act to establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency.

Our Stance: The ACLU of South Dakota opposes House Bill 1124.

By criminalizing demonstrations around places of worship, House Bill 1124 makes the mere presence of a protestor a felony based on perceived intent. Peaceful protest, leafleting or prayer on public sidewalks would be chilled – exactly what the First Amendment forbids.

Sponsors:
Representatives Schaefbauer (prime), Andera, Aylward, Baxter, Hunt, Jensen (Phil), Jordan, Manhart, Moore, Novstrup, and Randolph and Senators Grove and Perry

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