South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 14 R cosponsors

HB 1124 — establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency.

Last action — House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 21, NAYS 48 H.J. 225

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 14 sponsors

    14 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (14 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    1 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

14 added · 12 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill has been amended to reduce the restricted distance from one thousand feet to fifty feet from any place of worship where disruptive actions are not allowed. This change means that individuals cannot engage in activities intended to harass or intimidate worshippers within a much closer proximity. This matters because it aims to enhance the safety and peace of congregants during worship services, ensuring they can practice their faith without fear of disruption or intimidation.

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26.806.9 101st Legislative Session 1124 South Dakota Legislature House Bill 1124 Introduced by:
26.806.10 101st Legislative Session 1124 South Dakota Legislature House Bill 1124 HOUSE JUDICIARY ENGROSSED Introduced by:
No person may enter or remain on the premises of any place of worship, or within one thousand feet of any place of worship, with the intent to 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.
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 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.
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Action History

  1. House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 21, NAYS 48 H.J. 225

  2. Judiciary Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 4 H.J. 6

  3. Judiciary Motion to amend , Passed, H.J. 6 Amendment 1124A

  4. Scheduled for hearing

  5. Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 136

  6. First Reading House H.J. 124

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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14 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on · 43 voted No

Sponsors (14)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (91)

91 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Do Pass Amended

Failed 21 Yea · 48 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 214101
Democratic 0500
Unaffiliated 0200
Total 214801
% of votes cast 30%69%0%1%
How each member voted (70)
Member Party Vote
Kolbeck (Jack) — Nay
Van Diepen — Nay
Eric Emery Democratic Nay
Erik Muckey Democratic Nay
Erin Healy Democratic Nay
Kadyn Wittman Democratic Nay
Nicole Uhre-Balk Democratic Nay
Aaron Aylward Republican Nay
Al Novstrup Republican Yea
Amber Arlint Republican Nay
Bethany Soye Republican Nay
Bobbi Andera Republican Yea
Brandei Schaefbauer Republican Yea
Brian Mulder Republican Nay
Chris Kassin Republican Nay
Curt Massie Republican Yea
David Kull Republican Nay
Drew Peterson Republican Nay
Dylan Jordan Republican Yea
Greg Jamison Republican Yea
Heather Baxter Republican Yea
Jana Hunt Republican Nay
Jeff Bathke Republican Not Voting
Jessica Bahmuller Republican Nay
Jim Halverson Republican Nay
John Hughes Republican Nay
John Shubeck Republican Nay
John Sjaarda Republican Nay
Jon Hansen Republican Yea
Josephine Garcia Republican Yea
Julie Auch Republican Nay
Kaley Nolz Republican Nay
Karla Lems Republican Yea
Kathy Rice Republican Yea
Kent Roe Republican Nay
Keri Weems Republican Nay
Lana Greenfield Republican Nay
Leslie Heinemann Republican Yea
Liz May Republican Nay
Logan Manhart Republican Yea
Marty Overweg Republican Nay
Mary Fitzgerald Republican Yea
Matt Roby Republican Nay
Mellissa Heermann Republican Nay
Mike Derby Republican Nay
Mike Stevens Republican Nay
Mike Weisgram Republican Nay
Nick Fosness Republican Nay
Peri Pourier Republican Nay
Phil Jensen Republican Nay
Rebecca Reimer Republican Nay
Roger DeGroot Republican Nay
Scott Moore Republican Yea
Scott Odenbach Republican Yea
Spencer Gosch Republican Yea
Steve Duffy Republican Nay
Taylor Rehfeldt Republican Nay
Terri Jorgenson Republican Nay
Tesa Schwans Republican Nay
Tim Czmowski Republican Nay
Tim Goodwin Republican Yea
Tim Reisch Republican Yea
Tim Walburg Republican Nay
Tina Mulally Republican Nay
Tony Kayser Republican Nay
Tony Randolph Republican Nay
Travis Ismay Republican Nay
Trish Ladner Republican Yea
Will Mortenson Republican Nay
William Shorma Republican Yea

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Do Pass Amended

Passed 7 Yea · 4 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7402
Total 7402
% of votes cast 54%31%0%15%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Bethany Soye Republican Nay
Curt Massie Republican Yea
David Kull Republican Nay
Jana Hunt Republican Yea
John Hughes Republican Nay
Mary Fitzgerald Republican Yea
Matt Roby Republican Not Voting
Mike Stevens Republican Nay
Peri Pourier Republican Yea
Rebecca Reimer Republican Yea
Tim Reisch Republican Yea
Tim Walburg Republican Yea
Will Mortenson Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1124?
HB 1124 is sponsored by Kathy Rice (Republican), Tony Randolph (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Logan Manhart (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Jana Hunt (Republican), Tamara Grove (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), and Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1124?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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