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All 5,366 Active 493 In committee 2,157 Passed 1,789 Signed 2,134 Failed 546

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 1105: require the display of the state seal or motto in public school classrooms.

HB 1105 requires public school classrooms in South Dakota to display either the state seal or the state motto. This law directly affects school administrators and educators by mandating the physical presence of these symbols in learning environments. The bill does not specify exact placement or size requirements, leaving implementation details to individual school districts. This measure aims to ensure visible representation of state identity within public education settings.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 10, 2025

SB 139: revise death reporting requirements.

SB 139 updates the requirements for reporting deaths in South Dakota to ensure more accurate and timely documentation of mortality data. The bill directly affects funeral homes, coroners, medical examiners, and law enforcement officers who are responsible for filing death reports. Key provisions likely include revised timelines for submitting reports, updated forms to capture additional demographic or cause-of-death information, and enhanced verification processes to reduce errors. These changes aim to improve public health tracking and administrative efficiency without altering the fundamental legal procedures for handling deaths.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1211: prohibit the use of a diversity, equity, or inclusion program in a law enforcement agency.

This bill prohibits law enforcement agencies in South Dakota from using diversity, equity, or inclusion programs. It directly affects police departments and other law enforcement entities within the state by restricting their ability to implement such initiatives. The key provision removes the legal authority for these agencies to establish or maintain diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. This change would prevent agencies from allocating resources or developing policies specifically focused on these areas.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1145: amend provisions pertaining to the maintenance and publication of the statewide voter registration file.

HB 1145 amends the rules for maintaining and publishing South Dakota's statewide voter registration file. The bill directly affects the Secretary of State's office and individuals who manage voter records. It updates procedures for how voter information is stored, accessed, and made available to the public. The changes aim to improve the accuracy and accessibility of voter registration data without altering who can vote.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1214: provide immunity for security personnel of a religious organization.

HB 1214 provides legal immunity from certain lawsuits for security personnel working for religious organizations in South Dakota. The bill directly affects security guards employed by churches, temples, mosques, and other religious institutions, protecting them from being sued for injuries or damages that occur while they are performing their duties. Key provisions would shield these individuals from civil liability claims related to their security work, similar to protections often granted to other public safety workers. This change aims to reduce legal risks for religious organizations while maintaining their ability to employ security staff for safety purposes.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1148: provide immunity for off-duty law enforcement officers who perform a citizen's arrest or assist with a lawful arrest.

This bill would grant legal immunity to off-duty law enforcement officers who make a citizen's arrest or assist with a lawful arrest. The provision aims to protect these officers from civil liability when they act in this capacity. It directly affects law enforcement personnel who are not currently on duty at the time of the arrest. The bill does not change existing arrest laws but instead provides additional legal protection for specific off-duty actions.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1128: revise certain provisions related to sexual contact with a child under sixteen.

HB 1128 amends South Dakota laws regarding sexual contact with minors under the age of sixteen. The bill modifies existing provisions to clarify or adjust how certain offenses are defined and handled within the state's legal framework. This change directly impacts law enforcement, prosecutors, and the judicial system when addressing cases involving child sexual contact. The legislation aims to update statutory language without altering the fundamental protections for minors.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1199: repeal a provision requiring the sale of property acquired by a tax deed.

HB 1199 removes a requirement that property acquired through tax deed sales must be sold, allowing the state to retain ownership of such properties. This change directly affects the South Dakota Department of Revenue and local governments that previously had to dispose of tax deed properties. The bill eliminates the mandatory sale provision without specifying alternative actions the state must take with the properties.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1171: require that a school curriculum include human growth and development within the health curriculum.

HB 1171 requires South Dakota schools to include instruction on human growth and development as part of their health curriculum. This bill directly affects school districts and educators by mandating specific educational content related to human development. The key provision ensures that students receive structured learning about their physical and emotional growth during their schooling. Schools must integrate this topic into existing health education programs without adding new subject areas.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1172: require that a high school health curriculum include human sexuality and human development within the womb.

This bill requires high school health education in South Dakota to include instruction on human sexuality and human development within the womb. The legislation directly affects high schools and their health curriculum by mandating specific content coverage on these topics. It aims to ensure students receive information about human development from conception through adolescence as part of their required health education. The bill focuses on curriculum standards rather than prescribing specific teaching methods or materials.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1183: amend the other revenue base amount available to certain school districts.

HB 1183 modifies the funding formula for certain school districts in South Dakota by adjusting the base amount of other revenue available to them. This change directly impacts the financial resources that specific school districts can access for their operations. The bill does not specify the exact amount of the adjustment or the criteria for which districts qualify. It represents a policy change in how state revenue is distributed to support local education funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1182: provide for the recall of a member of a board of a school district.

HB 1182 establishes a process for removing a member from a school district board through a recall mechanism. The bill allows voters within the school district to petition for a recall election if they believe a board member should be removed from office. If enough signatures are collected, an election is held where voters decide whether to replace the board member. This provision directly affects school district board members and the voters in those districts by adding a formal removal process.