SB 156
  • Introduced
    Jan 29, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Feb 11, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 156
South Dakota Senate Bill
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modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.
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House • Feb 26, 2026: Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed YEAS: 10, NAYS: 2, H.J. 33
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Introduced, 01/28/2026

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Feb 10, 2026, Senate
Judiciary Do Pass, Passed YEAS: 4, NAYS: 3, S.J. 19
YES: 4
NO: 3
OTHER: 0
YES: 4

NO: 3

OTHER: 0
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Feb 11, 2026, Senate
Do Pass, Passed YEAS: 25, NAYS: 8, S.J. 251
YES: 25
NO: 8
OTHER: 2
YES: 25

NO: 8

EXCUSED: 2

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Feb 26, 2026, House
Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed YEAS: 10, NAYS: 2, H.J. 33
YES: 10
NO: 2
OTHER: 1
YES: 10

NO: 2

EXCUSED: 1

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Feb 26, 2026, House
Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed YEAS: 10, NAYS: 2, H.J. 33
YES: 10
NO: 2
OTHER: 1
YES: 10

NO: 2

EXCUSED: 1

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  • Feb 26, 2026 | House
    • Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
    • Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed YEAS: 10, NAYS: 2, H.J. 33
    • Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass, H.J. 33
    • Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed YEAS: 10, NAYS: 2, H.J. 33
  • Feb 12, 2026 | House
    • First read in House and referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources, H.J. 316
  • Feb 11, 2026 | Senate
    • Do Pass, Passed YEAS: 25, NAYS: 8, S.J. 251
  • Feb 10, 2026 | Senate
    • Judiciary Scheduled for hearing, S.J. 1
    • Judiciary Do Pass, Passed YEAS: 4, NAYS: 3, S.J. 19
  • Jan 29, 2026 | Senate
    • First read in Senate and referred to Judiciary, S.J. 140
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