SB79 increases the criminal penalties for stealing a firearm in South Dakota. Instead of being charged under the standard theft law, people who steal guns will now face enhanced penalties that are more severe than those for stealing other property of similar value. This change makes firearm theft a more serious crime to deter gun-related criminal activity.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Senate Do Pass Failed, YEAS 12, NAYS 21. S.J. 512
Senate Remove from Consent Calendar S.J. 477
Judiciary Placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. S.J. 445
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 163
Kevin Jensen
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Stace Nelson
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass