# SB107 Summary SB107 revises South Dakota's rape laws by removing the spousal exemption, meaning a person can now be prosecuted for sexually assaulting their spouse—a crime previously excluded from rape statutes. The bill also expands the definition of rape to include additional non-consensual sexual acts beyond traditional penetration, broadening the scope of what conduct is criminalized.
Senate Reconsidered Failed, YEAS 5, NAYS 26. S.J. 315
Senate Intent to reconsider S.J. 305
Senate Do Pass Failed, YEAS 17, NAYS 17. S.J. 305
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 2. S.J. 271
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 184
Julie Frye-Mueller
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Stace Nelson
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Reconsidered
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass