South Dakota · 2026
SB 156
modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.
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Summary AI-generated
South Dakota Senate Bill 156 proposes to modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the associated penalty. The bill's title indicates a focus on adjusting the legal definition and enhancing the punishment for this offense.
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Sponsors
- Bobbi Andera Republican lead
- Carl Perry Republican lead
- Heather Baxter Republican lead
- Lana Greenfield Republican lead
- Liz Larson Democratic lead
- Phil Jensen lead
- Scott Moore Republican lead
- Taffy Howard Republican lead
- Tim Goodwin Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deferred to the 41st legislative day | lower | pass | 10 | 2 | 1 | Feb 26, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| Deferred to the 41st legislative day | lower | pass | 10 | 2 | 1 | Feb 26, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | upper | pass | 25 | 8 | 2 | Feb 11, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | upper | pass | 4 | 3 | 0 | Feb 10, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |