SB 156

South Dakota Senate bill in Session 71.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: February 26, 2026.

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

Bill ID SD-71-SB-156
Session 71
Status passed_lower
Committee House Agriculture and Natural Resources
Senate passed_lower 2026-02-26
Criminal Justice
Summary

An Act to modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.

Sponsor
Goodwin, Tim
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-28 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-26 Status passed_lower
2026-02-26 Latest Action Schedule for hearing
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