SB144 removes restrictions that currently prevent people convicted of certain drug felonies from receiving public assistance benefits like food stamps and cash assistance. Under current law, these individuals are banned from receiving these benefits; this bill eliminates that ban, allowing them to apply for and receive public assistance like other South Dakota residents.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 2. S.J. 273
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 200
Linda Duba
Prime sponsor · Rep.
D
Reynold Nesiba
Prime sponsor · Sen.
D
Cosponsors
Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day