South Dakota statute

SDCL § 22-19B-4 — Preventing practice of religion--Penalty

Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Part of Chapter 19B: Hate Crimes, South Dakota Codified Laws.

Criminal charges under this statute

Preventing practice of religion

Full text of SDCL § 22-19B-4

Statutory text current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of South Dakota.

SDCL § 22-19B-4Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Any person who, by threat or violence, intentionally prevents another person from performing any lawful act enjoined upon or recommended by the religion the other person professes, is guilty of a Class 6 felony.

Official sources

Official OLLS publication (Title download)

Questions this section answers

Is preventing practice of religion a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Preventing practice of religion is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-19B-4.

Which South Dakota statute covers preventing practice of religion?

Preventing practice of religion is governed by SDCL § 22-19B-4 (Preventing practice of religion--Penalty).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.