HB1243

# HB1243 Summary HB1243 expands South Dakota's hate crime law to include crimes motivated by a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity, adding these categories to the existing list of protected characteristics (which includes race, color, religion, and national origin). When a crime is committed because of these motivations, courts can impose enhanced penalties beyond the standard sentence for that crime. This change makes it illegal to target someone for violence or harassment based on who they are or who they love.