South Dakota SB 156
Summary: This bill would amend existing hate crimes law to add sexual orientation and gender identity as covered categories.
Status: On February 10, 2009, this bill passed the Senate Judiciary Committee by a 5-2 vote. On February 12, 2009, the Senate voted 13-21 against this bill.
Full Text: Read the full text of the Senate bill.
Rating: Support
Action: South Dakota residents should use HRC’s Online Action Center to contact their state senator and representative to ask him or her to support this bill.
Last Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2009