HB 1300 South Dakota House · 2026 Regular Session

except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.

This bill exempts victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from specific clemency notice requirements when applying for clemency. It directly affects individuals in these victim categories who are seeking clemency by removing a requirement to receive certain notices. To qualify, applicants must submit their own affidavit confirming victim status (citing specific statutes) plus affidavits from two professionals (e.g., law enforcement, mental health providers, or victim advocates) who verify the claim. The professionals must represent different agencies to ensure independent verification.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Feb 25, 2026 Signed Mar 30, 2026

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House Judiciary Engrossed → Enrolled · 4 edits · Mar 9, 2026

MODERATE

This bill adds a new exemption for victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements. It allows these individuals to apply for clemency without triggering public notice of their case, protecting their safety and privacy.

Scope change

The bill expands eligibility for clemency applications by creating an exception for victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse who would otherwise be subject to public notice requirements.

ELIGIBILITY

Adds an exemption allowing victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse to avoid clemency notice requirements that would otherwise apply.

REQUIREMENT

Requires victims to submit an affidavit stating they are a victim of human trafficking or domestic abuse and that their safety is at risk if personal information is published.

Requires two professional affidavits from qualified individuals (law enforcement, prosecutor, parole agent, mental health professional, health care provider, addiction counselor, or social worker) confirming the victim status and safety risk.

TECHNICAL

Includes standard enrolled bill formatting with signatures for the House, Senate, and Governor, dated for the 101st Legislative Session in 2026.

Floor votes · House Feb 24, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Mar 30, 2026

Signed into law

Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579

executive

Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President S.J. 512

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the Speaker H.J. 542

upper

Mar 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0 S.J. 481

upper

Mar 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed, S.J. 33

upper

Mar 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

Judiciary Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 S.J. 32

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Introduced

First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 398

upper

Feb 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 0 H.J. 430

lower

Feb 24, 2026

House · Passed

House Vote: pass (66-0-4)

house

Feb 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed, H.J. 23

lower

Feb 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Judiciary Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0 H.J. 23

lower

Feb 20, 2026

Introduced

Judiciary Motion to amend , Passed, H.J. 23 Amendment 1300B

lower

Feb 5, 2026

Committee

Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 237

lower

13 primary · 0 co-sponsors