Rep. Matt Roby

Maddy summaryHB 1234 revises how subpoenas for document production must be served in contested legal cases. It requires that before serving a subpoena, the person issuing it must first provide notice and a copy to all parties involved in the case. The bill also gives hearing examiners or administrative law judges the authority to cancel or change unreasonable subpoenas, or to require the subpoenaing party to cover the reasonable costs of document production if they deny a motion to quash. This affects parties in contested cases and those seeking documents through subpoenas, changing the procedural steps for service and review.

Maddy summarySB 98 requires operators of virtual currency kiosks in South Dakota to obtain a license under existing financial regulations (Chapter 51A-17). It mandates detailed reporting to the state, including transaction volumes, user complaints, refund requests, and suspicious activity. The bill also requires kiosk operators to provide users with receipts containing transaction details, exchange rates, virtual currency addresses, and refund policies. These provisions directly affect kiosk operators (licensees) and users engaging in virtual currency transactions at these locations. The law aims to increase transparency and accountability in virtual currency kiosk operations.

Maddy summaryHB 1092 updates South Dakota's open records law by clarifying which government records can be kept private. It exempts specific categories, including student personal information (except directory details), medical records (excluding birth/death records), trade secrets, attorney work product, law enforcement investigation details, property appraisal records, and security plans for buildings or critical infrastructure. The bill explicitly states it does not change existing laws regarding birth/death records or certain law enforcement privileges. This affects public entities like schools, hospitals, police departments, and government agencies that handle these exempt records.

Maddy summaryHB 1107 modifies South Dakota law (§ 43-25-18.3) to give courts greater flexibility when land restrictions for public purposes (like religious, educational, or charitable uses) become impractical due to changed conditions. The bill allows courts to either adjust land use restrictions to better serve the original purpose or authorize selling the land and reinvesting the proceeds in new land that matches the original purpose. This directly affects landholders (grantees) who hold property subject to restrictions set by grantors for public purposes. The key change is enabling courts to adapt land management without requiring strict adherence to outdated conditions. The bill does not create new requirements but adjusts judicial authority under existing land-use laws.

Maddy summaryHB 1238 allows South Dakota financial institutions to delay or block specific transactions when they reasonably suspect financial exploitation of consenting adults aged 65+ (seniors) or adults aged 18+ with mental impairments or court-appointed guardians (vulnerable adults). The law permits banks to refuse transfers, withdrawals, ownership changes, beneficiary updates, or power-of-attorney instructions if exploitation is suspected. Financial institutions are protected from liability for acting under this law, though they are not required to intervene - decisions are based on available information. This directly affects banks and the vulnerable adults they serve by providing a legal framework to prevent financial abuse.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends South Dakota law (§ 22-19B-4) to upgrade penalties for preventing someone from practicing their religion through threats or violence. Currently a Class 1 misdemeanor, the offense would become a Class 6 felony under this bill. It directly affects individuals who use intimidation or force to stop others from engaging in legally protected religious activities. The key change is reclassifying the penalty level in the statute, increasing the legal consequences for such conduct.

Maddy summarySB 100 revises South Dakota trust laws to clarify when trustees can reimburse trustors (the creators of trusts) for taxes they owe under federal law (26 U.S.C. §§ 671-678), which treats them as owners of the trust. Specifically, it allows trustees (not the trustor or related parties) to pay taxes directly to authorities or reimburse the trustor, but prohibits using life insurance policy cash values for this purpose. The bill also adds rules about trustees transferring assets between trusts while ensuring such actions don’t disqualify trusts from tax deductions. It applies only to trusts created on or after July 1, 2026, or moved to South Dakota after that date.

Maddy summaryHB 1101 prohibits insurers from denying or limiting life, disability, or long-term care insurance coverage solely because someone is a living organ donor. It specifically bans insurers from: (1) refusing coverage based on donor status, (2) requiring donors to stop donating to maintain coverage, or (3) charging higher premiums or imposing other restrictions due to donor status alone. The bill ensures that living organ donors cannot face insurance discrimination without evidence of actual increased health risk. This directly protects individuals who donate organs while alive from unfair treatment by insurance companies.

Maddy summarySouth Dakota would join the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact, allowing physician assistants (PAs) licensed in other participating states to practice in South Dakota without obtaining a separate state license. This directly affects PAs - especially active-duty military personnel and their spouses - who can use their existing license from another participating state to practice in South Dakota. The key mechanism is the "Compact Privilege," which permits PAs to provide medical services where the patient is located, while maintaining patient safety through existing state licensing board oversight. This reduces licensing barriers for PAs and improves access to medical care across state lines.

Maddy summarySouth Dakota's SB 87 ensures counties cover the full cost of forensic medical examinations for victims of sexual assault or rape, eliminating out-of-pocket expenses for victims. The bill specifies covered costs include physician services, necessary tests (like STD screenings and pregnancy tests), supplies, and medications, with payments capped at Medicaid rates. It allows minors aged 16+ to consent to exams without parental permission and permits exams for protected persons without guardian consent, provided informed consent is obtained. Hospitals and clinics cannot bill victims beyond these Medicaid-based limits, and must notify victims of their no-cost access regardless of cooperation with law enforcement.